CWE
134
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WP Links Page=0.11.1

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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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