CVE-2007-1565: High severity Konqueror vulnerability
Published Mar 21, 2007
·Updated
Konqueror 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by using JavaScript to read a child iframe having an ftp:// URI.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Konqueror=3.5.5
Event History
Mar 21, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1565?
CVE-2007-1565 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can crash the Konqueror browser.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1565?
To fix CVE-2007-1565, upgrade to a later version of Konqueror that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2007-1565?
CVE-2007-1565 specifically affects Konqueror version 3.5.5.
4
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2007-1565?
The vulnerability is caused by JavaScript's ability to read a child iframe with an ftp:// URI, leading to a crash.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2007-1565?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2007-1565 to cause a denial of service by leveraging malicious JavaScript.