CVE-2005-4684: Konqueror can associate a cookie with multiple domains when the DNS resolver has a non-root domain in its sear

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-4684 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting konqueror. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 int

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kde

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kde konqueror DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 2.1.1 · 2.1.2 · 2.2.1 · 2.2.2 · 3.0 · 3.0.1 · 3.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy konqueror || rpm -q konqueror || konqueror --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison konqueror sudo apt install konqueror=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold konqueror

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list konqueror sudo dnf downgrade konqueror-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add konqueror

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-4684?

konqueror: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-4684 being exploited?

CVE-2005-4684 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-4684 affect?

CVE-2005-4684 affects konqueror. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). 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

How urgent is CVE-2005-4684?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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