CVE-2016-7968: Code Injection
First published: Fri Dec 23 2016(Updated: )
KMail since version 5.3.0 used a QWebEngine based viewer that had JavaScript enabled. HTML Mail contents were not sanitized for JavaScript and included code was executed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KMail | <=5.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7968?
CVE-2016-7968 is considered to have a medium severity due to the risk of JavaScript execution from untrusted HTML emails.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7968?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7968, upgrade KMail to a version later than 5.3.0 where the vulnerability is patched.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7968?
CVE-2016-7968 affects KMail versions up to and including 5.3.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-7968 facilitate?
CVE-2016-7968 facilitates attacks that leverage untrusted HTML mail content to execute embedded JavaScript.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7968 if I can't upgrade?
A possible workaround for CVE-2016-7968 is to disable JavaScript in QWebEngine or avoid opening untrusted HTML emails.
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