[ GLSA 201402-11 ] Links: Denial of Service

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Links: Denial of Service (GLSA 201402-11)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: February 07, 2014
Bug(s): #493138
ID: 201402-11

Synopsis

An integer overflow in Links might allow remote attackers to cause
a Denial of Service condition.


Background

Links is a web browser which runs in both graphics and text modes.

Affected Packages

Package: www-client/links
Vulnerable: < 2.8-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.8-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

An integer overflow vulnerability was found in the parsing of HTML
tables in the Links web browser when running in graphical mode.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Links users should upgrade to the latest version: