CVE-2006-6660: Medium severity KDE libkhtml vulnerability
The nodeType function in KDE libkhtml 4.2.0 and earlier, as used by Konquerer, KMail, and other programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed HTML tags, possibly involving a COL SPAN tag embedded in a RANGE tag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6660?
CVE-2006-6660 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can cause affected applications to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6660?
To fix CVE-2006-6660, upgrade KDE libkhtml to version 4.2.1 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-6660?
CVE-2006-6660 affects KDE libkhtml versions 4.2.0 and earlier, used by applications like Konqueror and KMail.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-6660?
CVE-2006-6660 can be exploited through malformed HTML tags that can lead to application crashes.
Is CVE-2006-6660 still a risk for current systems?
CVE-2006-6660 is generally not a risk for current systems if they have updated their KDE libkhtml beyond version 4.2.0.