CVE-2007-1564: Infoleak

Published Mar 21, 2007
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Updated

The FTP protocol implementation in Konqueror 3.5.5 allows remote servers to force the client to connect to other servers, perform a proxied port scan, or obtain sensitive information by specifying an alternate server address in an FTP PASV response.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Konqueror=3.5.5

Event History

Mar 21, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1564?

CVE-2007-1564 has a medium severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access and information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1564?

To fix CVE-2007-1564, users should upgrade to a version of Konqueror that is not affected, or apply any available patches.

3

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1564?

The vulnerability affects the Konqueror version 3.5.5 on systems running the KDE software.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2007-1564 facilitate?

CVE-2007-1564 can facilitate attacks such as forced proxy connections, port scanning, and information leakage.

5

Is CVE-2007-1564 still a relevant threat today?

While CVE-2007-1564 is an older vulnerability, systems still running the affected versions remain at risk.

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