CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2060

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Links 2.0 pre4 allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and possibly execute arbitrary code via gamma tables in large 16-bit PNG images.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to remotely take control of the user's system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Links to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Links 2.0 pre4 allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and possibly execute arbitrary code via gamma tables in large 16-bit PNG images.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS