CVE-2006-6660

CVE-2006-6660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Libkhtml 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.

Key facts

Description

The nodeType function in KDE libkhtml 4.2.0 and earlier, as used by Konquerer, KMail, and other programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed HTML tags, possibly involving a COL SPAN tag embedded in a RANGE tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6660?
The nodeType function in KDE libkhtml 4.2.0 and earlier, as used by Konquerer, KMail, and other programs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed HTML tags, possibly involving a COL SPAN tag embedded in a RANGE tag.
How severe is CVE-2006-6660?
CVE-2006-6660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6660 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6660?
CVE-2006-6660 affects Kde Libkhtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6660?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6660 published?
CVE-2006-6660 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)