CVE-2007-2027 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in Elinks 0.11.1, specifically within the add_filename_to_string function, allowing local users to manipulate the application into loading malicious gettext message catalogs. This can lead to format string attacks, potentially resulting in information disclosure, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. With a CVSS score of 4.4, it is a medium severity vulnerability requiring local access and medium attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry exists, and community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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