Description
The put_chars function in html_r.c in Twibright Links 2.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted HTML file.
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 | links2 | 2.14-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | links2 | 2.14-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | links2 | 2.14-3 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | links2 | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | links | 2.24-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11022-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11022-1 links-2.24-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026