CVE-2008-4382: Medium severity konqueror vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2008
·Updated
Konqueror in KDE 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via Javascript that calls the alert function with a URL-encoded string of a large number of invalid characters.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Konqueror=3.5.9
Event History
Oct 2, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4382?
CVE-2008-4382 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4382?
To fix CVE-2008-4382, upgrade Konqueror to version 3.5.10 or later.
3
What versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2008-4382?
CVE-2008-4382 affects Konqueror version 3.5.9.
4
What attack vector is used in CVE-2008-4382?
CVE-2008-4382 can be exploited via malicious Javascript that causes the application to crash.
5
Can CVE-2008-4382 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4382 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.