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CVE-2007-2027

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Apr 13, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 7, 2007

Primary CVSS

4.4/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 55.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

ELinks Relative 0.10.6/011.1 - Path Arbitrary Code ExecutionExploit
Arnaud Giersch · linux · May 7, 2007

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