CVE-2002-2060: Buffer overflow in Links 2.0 pre4 allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and possibly execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2060 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: twibright labs

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

twibright labs links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0_pre4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0_pre4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy links || rpm -q links || links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0_pre4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison links sudo apt install links=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_pre4> sudo apt-mark hold links

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list links sudo dnf downgrade links-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_pre4> sudo dnf versionlock add links

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2060?

links: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2060 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2060 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2060 affect?

CVE-2002-2060 affects links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2060?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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