CVE-2007-0537: XSS
First published: Mon Jan 29 2007(Updated: )
The KDE HTML library (kdelibs), as used by Konqueror 3.5.5, does not properly parse HTML comments, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and bypass some XSS protection schemes by embedding certain HTML tags within a comment in a title tag, a related issue to CVE-2007-0478.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror | =3.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20070206-1.txt
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1117
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-10.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-420-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22428
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017591
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23932
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24013
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24442
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24463
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_6_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24889
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:031
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:157
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0909.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27108
- http://osvdb.org/32975
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0505
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10244
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457924/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0537?
CVE-2007-0537 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0537?
To fix CVE-2007-0537, update to a version of Konqueror that is not vulnerable to this HTML parsing issue.
Which versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2007-0537?
CVE-2007-0537 specifically affects Konqueror version 3.5.5.
Can CVE-2007-0537 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0537 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.
What are the consequences of CVE-2007-0537 if exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-0537 can lead to unauthorized script execution in a user's browser, potentially compromising user data.
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