Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elinks | Elinks | <= 0.11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=380347Exploit
- http://linuxfromscratch.org/pipermail/elinks-users/2008-February/001604.html
- http://osvdb.org/41949
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=380347Exploit
- http://linuxfromscratch.org/pipermail/elinks-users/2008-February/001604.html
- http://osvdb.org/41949
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7224?
CVE-2008-7224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-7224?
CVE-2008-7224 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elinks Elinks.