CVE-2007-4225
First published: Wed Aug 08 2007(Updated: )
Visual truncation vulnerability in KDE Konqueror 3.5.7 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL address bar via an http URI with a large amount of whitespace in the user/password portion.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror | =3.5.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-August/065101.html
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20070816-1.txt
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1615
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00022.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00084.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:176
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-502-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018579
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26351
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26612
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26690
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27089
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27096
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2982
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2807
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35829
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4225?
CVE-2007-4225 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to URL spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4225?
To fix CVE-2007-4225, users should upgrade to a later version of KDE Konqueror that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2007-4225 have on users?
CVE-2007-4225 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the address bar, which may mislead users into thinking they are on a legitimate website.
Which versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2007-4225?
CVE-2007-4225 specifically affects KDE Konqueror version 3.5.7.
Who is responsible for addressing the vulnerability of CVE-2007-4225?
The responsibility for addressing CVE-2007-4225 falls on users and system administrators to ensure they update their software appropriately.
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