#VU33854 Input validation error in Links - CVE-2013-6050

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33854

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

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

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

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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.