CVE-2018-19516: Input Validation
messagepartthemes/default/defaultrenderer.cpp in messagelib in KDE Applications before 18.12.0 does not properly restrict the handling of an http-equiv="REFRESH" value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19516?
CVE-2018-19516 is a vulnerability in KDE Applications before 18.12.0 that allows improper handling of an http-equiv="REFRESH" value.
How severe is CVE-2018-19516?
CVE-2018-19516 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-19516?
KDE Applications before version 18.12.0 are affected by CVE-2018-19516.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19516?
To fix CVE-2018-19516, update KDE Applications to version 18.12.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19516?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-19516 at the following link: [https://cgit.kde.org/messagelib.git/commit/messageviewer/src/messagepartthemes/default/defaultrenderer.cpp?id=34765909cdf8e55402a8567b48fb288839c61612](https://cgit.kde.org/messagelib.git/commit/messageviewer/src/messagepartthemes/default/defaultrenderer.cpp?id=34765909cdf8e55402a8567b48fb288839c61612)