CVE-2003-1478

CVE-2003-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Konqueror in KDE 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump) via a web page that begins with a "xFFxFE" byte sequence and a large number of CRLF sequences, as demonstrated using freeze.htm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1478?
Konqueror in KDE 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump) via a web page that begins with a "xFFxFE" byte sequence and a large number of CRLF sequences, as demonstrated using freeze.htm.
How severe is CVE-2003-1478?
CVE-2003-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1478 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1478?
CVE-2003-1478 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1478?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1478 published?
CVE-2003-1478 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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