#VU33854 Input validation error in Links


Published: 2013-12-07 | Updated: 2020-08-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33854

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6050

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Links
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: links.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

Integer overflow in Links before 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted HTML tables.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Links: 2.7


External links
http://links.twibright.com/download/ChangeLog
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2807


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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