CVE-2007-2027
First published: Fri Apr 13 2007(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the add_filename_to_string function in intl/gettext/loadmsgcat.c for Elinks 0.11.1 allows local users to cause Elinks to use an untrusted gettext message catalog (.po file) in a "../po" directory, which can be leveraged to conduct format string attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Links Page | =0.11.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=235411
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=417789
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-457-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25169
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25198
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0017/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25255
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200706-03.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25550
- http://osvdb.org/35668
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1686
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9741
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2027?
CVE-2007-2027 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to format string attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2027?
To fix CVE-2007-2027, upgrade to a patched version of Elinks that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-2027?
CVE-2007-2027 affects users of Elinks version 0.11.1.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2007-2027 facilitate?
CVE-2007-2027 can be exploited to conduct format string attacks through untrusted gettext message catalogs.
Is CVE-2007-2027 exploitable by local users?
Yes, CVE-2007-2027 can be exploited by local users who can manipulate the message catalog files.
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