Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU37504

Improper Certificate Validation in ELinks and Links - CVE-2012-6709

Published: February 23, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU37504

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6709

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: elinks.or.cz
links.sourceforge.net

Affected software:
ELinks
Links

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

ELinks 0.12 and Twibright Links 2.3 have Missing SSL Certificate Validation.

Install update from vendor's website.