CVE-2007-4225: Medium severity Konqueror vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Konqueror=3.5.7

Event History

Aug 8, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Aug 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Which versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2007-4225?

CVE-2007-4225 specifically affects KDE Konqueror version 3.5.7.

5

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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