CVE-2008-7224

elinks: entity_cache static array buffer overflow (off-by-one)

Published Sep 14, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1902-1 New elinks packages fix arbitrary code execution
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-7183 Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-851-1 Elinks vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 11:56 AM
Reserved
Sep 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 14, 2009, 2:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:03 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 29, 2006, 12:00 AM