CVE-2007-3820
First published: Tue Jul 17 2007(Updated: )
konqueror/konq_combo.cc in Konqueror 3.5.7 allows remote attackers to spoof the data: URI scheme in the address bar via a long URI with trailing whitespace, which prevents the beginning of the URI from being displayed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror | =3.5.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://alt.swiecki.net/oper1.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26091
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20070816-1.txt
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00022.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00085.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:176
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0905.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0909.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-502-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24912
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24918
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018396
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26612
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27089
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27106
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27090
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27096
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2538
- http://osvdb.org/37242
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35430
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10345
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473712/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473703/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3820?
CVE-2007-3820 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow spoofing of URIs.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3820?
To fix CVE-2007-3820, upgrade to a later version of Konqueror beyond 3.5.7 where the vulnerability is patched.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-3820 on users?
The impact of CVE-2007-3820 allows attackers to manipulate the address bar, potentially misleading users about the origin of web content.
Which versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2007-3820?
CVE-2007-3820 affects Konqueror version 3.5.7 specifically.
Can CVE-2007-3820 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3820 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted URIs.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/description
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- vendor/kde
- canonical/konqueror
- version/konqueror/3.5.7