CVE-2015-8079: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 23 2015(Updated: )
qt5-qtwebkit before 5.4 records private browsing URLs to its favicon database, WebpageIcons.db.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qt Qtwebkit | <=5.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/#/c/108936/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1204796
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1204797
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1204798
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1204799
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/224
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204795
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/05/4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8079?
CVE-2015-8079 has been identified as a vulnerability that could lead to privacy issues in applications using affected versions of QtWebKit.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8079?
To fix CVE-2015-8079, update QtWebKit to version 5.4 or later where the issue has been resolved.
Which versions of QtWebKit are affected by CVE-2015-8079?
CVE-2015-8079 affects all versions of QtWebKit prior to 5.4.
What kind of data is at risk due to CVE-2015-8079?
CVE-2015-8079 risks the leaking of URLs visited during private browsing sessions to the favicon database.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8079 if I cannot update?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2015-8079 other than upgrading to the fixed version.
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