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CVE-2008-4514

MediumPublished

The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a font tag with a long color value,...

Published: Oct 9, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 6, 2008

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

7.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The HTML parser in KDE Konqueror 3.5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a font tag with a long color value, which triggers an assertion error.

Sources

Konqueror 3.5.9 - 'font color' Remote CrashExploit
Jeremy Brown · linux · Oct 6, 2008
Konqueror 3.5.9 - 'color'/'bgcolor' Multiple Remote Crash VulnerabilitiesExploit
Jeremy Brown · linux · Oct 8, 2008

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