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KDE Konqueror may crash when processing long color attributes

CVE-2008-5712 · published 17 years ago
Summary

KDE Konqueror version 3.5.9 can stop working if it receives a webpage that contains unusually long colour settings in certain HTML tags. This could make the browser close unexpectedly for users who visit a malicious site. Updating to a newer version of Konqueror or applying the vendor’s patch eliminates the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
kde konqueror 3.5.9
cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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) BORDERC...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published24 Dec 2008
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-5712 · NVD
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