How severe is CVE-2007-2164?

CVE-2007-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2164?

CVE-2007-2164 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2164?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-2164 published?

CVE-2007-2164 was published on 2007-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2164

CVE-2007-2164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Konqueror with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde Konqueror
Published: 2007-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Konqueror 3.5.5 release 45.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash or abort) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)*/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2164?: Konqueror 3.5.5 release 45.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash or abort) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)*/.
How severe is CVE-2007-2164?: CVE-2007-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2164?: CVE-2007-2164 affects Kde Konqueror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2164 published?: CVE-2007-2164 was published on 2007-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:konqueror:3.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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