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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Kde Konqueror
- Published:
- Last modified:
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% (90th 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/320266
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7486
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11971
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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