Description
Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | elinks | 0.11.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | elinks | 0.11.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | elinks | 0.11.3-1 | — |
| Debian 4.0 | elinks | 0.11.1-1.2etch2 | DSA-1902-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | elinks | 0.11.1-6.el5_4.1 | RHSA-2009:1471 |
| RHEL 4 | elinks | 0.9.2-4.el4_8.1 | RHSA-2009:1471 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2009:1471 Red Hat Security Advisory: elinks security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-1902-1 elinks - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10126 vdb-entry signature
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=380347
- [elinks-users] 20080204 [ANNOUNCE] ELinks 0.11.4rc0 mailing-list
- 41949 vdb-entry