CVE-2009-2537
First published: Mon Jul 20 2009(Updated: )
KDE Konqueror allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer value for the length property of a Select object, a related issue to CVE-2009-1692.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Konqueror |
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Reference Links
- http://www.g-sec.lu/one-bug-to-rule-them-all.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36057
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01199.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01177.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01196.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01200.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36062
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:330
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52871
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9160
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505006/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504969/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2537?
CVE-2009-2537 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory consumption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2537?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2537, update to a version of KDE Konqueror that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2009-2537?
CVE-2009-2537 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause memory exhaustion, resulting in a denial of service.
Which versions of KDE Konqueror are affected by CVE-2009-2537?
CVE-2009-2537 affects versions of KDE Konqueror prior to the patch that resolves this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2009-2537 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2009-2537 is related to CVE-2009-1692, which also pertains to memory consumption issues.
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