CVE-2002-2060 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash browsers or execute code via crafted PNG images in the Links browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2060?
CVE-2002-2060 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2060?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Twibright Labs Links.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2060?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2060 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-2060 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2060 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fm29-mfm6-3mjx.