CVE-2006-0019: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0019: Heap-based buffer overflow in the encodeURI and decodeURI functions in the kjs JavaScript interpreter engin...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the encodeURI and decodeURI functions in the kjs JavaScript interpreter engine in KDE 3.2.0 through 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted, UTF-8 encoded URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2006-0019 is a memory corruption flaw in KDE’s JavaScript engine. A user running affected KDE versions could be compromised by content containing a crafted UTF-8 URI. The issue is old, but it matters for legacy Linux desktops, kiosks, or embedded systems still using KDE 3.x components. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems with KDE 3.2.0 through 3.5.0 or vulnerable kdelibs/kjs packages installed. Modern KDE releases are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize remediation where legacy KDE systems are exposed to untrusted web, email, kiosk, or document content. For fully retired or isolated systems, track as legacy technical debt rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Check KDE and Linux distribution advisories for fixed kdelibs/KDE packages.; Upgrade affected KDE 3.2.0 through 3.5.0 installations to a fixed release or package.; Apply the KDE security patch only through trusted vendor-maintained channels..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 16:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 20, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11858CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
kde-kjs-bo(24242)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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