Vulnerability Description
KMail since version 5.3.0 used a QWebEngine based viewer that had JavaScript enabled. HTML Mail contents were not sanitized for JavaScript and included code was executed.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kmail | <= 5.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93360Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20161006-3.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93360Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7968?
CVE-2016-7968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). KMail since version 5.3.0 used a QWebEngine based viewer that had JavaScript enabled. HTML Mail contents were not sanitized for JavaScript and included code was executed.
How severe is CVE-2016-7968?
CVE-2016-7968 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7968?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kmail.