CVE-2009-4976: XSS

Published Aug 2, 2010
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in webkitpart.cpp in kwebkitpart allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a URL associated with a nonexistent domain name, related to a "universal XSS" issue, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2010-2536.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Urs Wolfer Kwebkitpart
Urs Wolfer Kwebkitpart=0.9.6-beta
KDE Konqueror

Event History

Aug 2, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4976?

CVE-2009-4976 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4976?

To fix CVE-2009-4976, update the kwebkitpart software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-4976?

CVE-2009-4976 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2009-4976?

CVE-2009-4976 affects kwebkitpart versions, particularly the beta version 0.9.6 and possibly earlier versions.

5

Is KDE Konqueror vulnerable to CVE-2009-4976?

No, KDE Konqueror is not affected by CVE-2009-4976.

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