CVE-2007-1564: Infoleak
First published: Wed Mar 21 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror | =3.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://bindshell.net/papers/ftppasv/ftp-client-pasv-manipulation.pdf
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-447-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23091
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017801
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_6_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24889
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1201
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20070326-1.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:072
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0909.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27108
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1076
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10646
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1564?
The vulnerability affects the Konqueror version 3.5.5 on systems running the KDE software.
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.
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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