Vulnerability Description
KDE Konqueror for KDE 3.1.2 and earlier does not remove authentication credentials from URLs of the "user:password@host" form in the HTTP-Referer header, which could allow remote web sites to steal the credentials for pages that link to the sites.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Konqueror | 2.1.1 |
| Kde | Konqueror Embedded | 0.1 |
| Redhat | Analog Real-Time Synthesizer | 2.1.1-5 |
| Redhat | Kdebase | 3.0.3-13 |
| Redhat | Kdelibs | 2.1.1-5 |
| Redhat | Kdelibs Devel | 2.1.1-5 |
| Redhat | Kdelibs Sound | 2.1.1-5 |
| Redhat | Kdelibs Sound Devel | 2.1.1-5 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/007300.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105986238428061&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-361
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030729-1.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:079
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-235.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-236.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-45.txt
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/007300.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105986238428061&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-361
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030729-1.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). KDE Konqueror for KDE 3.1.2 and earlier does not remove authentication credentials from URLs of the "user:password@host" form in the HTTP-Referer header, which could allow remote web sites to steal th...
How severe is CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Konqueror, Kde Konqueror Embedded, Redhat Analog Real-Time Synthesizer, Redhat Kdebase, Redhat Kdelibs.