Visual Truncation Vulnerability in Konqueror by KDE
CVE-2007-3143

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Kde

Status
Konqueror
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2007

What is CVE-2007-3143?

A visual truncation vulnerability in Konqueror 3.5.5 enables remote attackers to spoof the address bar, potentially facilitating phishing attacks through the use of long hostnames. This truncation occurs after a specific character limit, obscuring the true destination of the URL and misleading users. Attackers may exploit this flaw to present a false sense of security, making it crucial for users to verify URLs before entering sensitive information.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24352
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://osvdb.org/43465
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34983
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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