CVE-2006-6660: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6660: The nodeType function in KDE libkhtml 4.2.0 and earlier, as used by Konquerer, KMail, and other programs, a...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old KDE libkhtml browser-engine crash issue. A malformed HTML document could crash applications using libkhtml, such as Konquerer or KMail. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy KDE desktops, mail clients, or embedded software still using libkhtml 4.2.0 or earlier to render untrusted HTML. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is unlikely to drive emergency response unless old KDE-based clients process untrusted email or web content in sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using KDE libkhtml 4.2.0 or earlier.; Check KDE or distribution vendor advisories for fixed packages.; Retire or isolate legacy Konquerer and KMail deployments where possible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 20, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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