CVE-2007-2164: Medium severity Konqueror vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2007
·Updated
Konqueror 3.5.5 release 45.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash or abort) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)/.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Konqueror=3.5.5
Event History
Apr 22, 2007
CVE Published
07:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2164?
CVE-2007-2164 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-2164?
To fix CVE-2007-2164, upgrade to a patched version of Konqueror that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-2164?
CVE-2007-2164 affects Konqueror version 3.5.5.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2007-2164?
The impact of CVE-2007-2164 can result in the browser crashing or aborting when processing specific JavaScript.
5
Can CVE-2007-2164 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-2164 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted JavaScript.