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CVE-2008-5712

UnknownEPSS 3.80%

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CVE-2008-5712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long COLOR attribute in an HR element; or a long (a) BGCOLOR or (b) BORDERCOLOR attribute in a (2) TABLE, (3) TD, or (4) TR element. NOTE: the FONT vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4514.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long COLOR attribute in an HR element; or a long (a) BGCOLOR or (b) BORDERCOLOR attribute in a (2) TABLE, (3) TD, or (4) TR element. NOTE: the FONT vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4514.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.80%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKonqueror3.5.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5712?
The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long COLOR attribute in an HR element; or a long (a) BGCOLOR or (b) BORDERCOLOR attribute in a (2) TABLE, (3) TD, or (4) TR element. NOTE: the FONT vector is already covered by CVE-2008-4514.
How severe is CVE-2008-5712?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5712?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST