CVE-2002-2060

Description

Buffer overflow in Links 2.0 pre4 allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and possibly execute arbitrary code via gamma tables in large 16-bit PNG images.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.86% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://atrey.karlin.mff.cuni.cz/~clock/twibright/links/download/ChangeLog
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4921	patch vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9287.php	patch vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2060?: CVE-2002-2060 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2060?: To fix CVE-2002-2060, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-2060 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-2060 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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