CVE-2005-4684

Description

Konqueror can associate a cookie with multiple domains when the DNS resolver has a non-root domain in its search list, which allows remote attackers to trick a user into accepting a cookie for a hostname formed via search-list expansion of the hostname entered by the user, or steal a cookie for an expanded hostname, as demonstrated by an attacker who operates an ap1.com Internet web site to steal cookies associated with an ap1.com.example.com intranet web site.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.34%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15331	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0123.html	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25291	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4684?: CVE-2005-4684 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4684?: To fix CVE-2005-4684, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-4684 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-4684 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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