CVE-2016-7966: Code Injection
First published: Fri Dec 23 2016(Updated: )
Through a malicious URL that contained a quote character it was possible to inject HTML code in KMail's plaintext viewer. Due to the parser used on the URL it was not possible to include the equal sign (=) or a space into the injected HTML, which greatly reduces the available HTML functionality. Although it is possible to include an HTML comment indicator to hide content.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE KMail | <=4.4.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-10/msg00065.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3697
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93360
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QNMM5TVPTJQFPJ3YDF4DPXDFW3GQLWLY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QNMM5TVPTJQFPJ3YDF4DPXDFW3GQLWLY/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7966?
The severity of CVE-2016-7966 is classified as a moderate security issue.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7966?
To resolve CVE-2016-7966, upgrade KMail to versions later than 4.4.0 or apply the appropriate patches provided for your affected distribution.
Which versions of KMail are affected by CVE-2016-7966?
CVE-2016-7966 affects KMail versions up to and including 4.4.0.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2016-7966?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-7966; the recommended action is to update the software.
What type of attack can CVE-2016-7966 enable?
CVE-2016-7966 enables injection of limited HTML code through a malicious URL in KMail's plaintext viewer.
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