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CVE-2007-3143

First published: Mon Jun 11 2007(Updated: )

Visual truncation vulnerability in Konqueror 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar and possibly conduct phishing attacks via a long hostname, which is truncated after a certain number of characters, as demonstrated by a phishing attack using HTTP Basic Authentication.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Konqueror=3.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-3143?

    CVE-2007-3143 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable phishing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-3143?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-3143, users should upgrade to a version of Konqueror that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2007-3143?

    CVE-2007-3143 specifically affects Konqueror version 3.5.5.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2007-3143 enable?

    CVE-2007-3143 enables attackers to spoof the address bar, facilitating phishing attacks.

  • How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2007-3143?

    You can identify vulnerability to CVE-2007-3143 by checking if you are using Konqueror version 3.5.5.

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