Vulnerability Description
HTMLTokenizer::scriptHandler in Konqueror in KDE 3.5.9 and 3.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid document.load call that triggers use of a deleted object. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.5.9 |
| Kde | Konqueror | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32208Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4796
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31696
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45804
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6718
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32208Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4796
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31696
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2915
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45804
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6718
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5698?
CVE-2008-5698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). HTMLTokenizer::scriptHandler in Konqueror in KDE 3.5.9 and 3.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid document.load call that triggers use of a dele...
How severe is CVE-2008-5698?
CVE-2008-5698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde, Kde Konqueror.