CVE-2008-7224: Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7224?

elinks: upgrade to newer than 0.11.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7224 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7224 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-7224 affect?

CVE-2008-7224 affects elinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7224?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-7224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting elinks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2009-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elinks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-14 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elinks elinks UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.11.3 · 0.11.1 · 0.11.1-1 · 0.11.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.11.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.11.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elinks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elinks

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2008-7224?

elinks: upgrade to newer than 0.11.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7224 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7224 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-2008-7224 affect?

CVE-2008-7224 affects elinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer overflow in entity_cache in ELinks before 0.11.4rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted link.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7224?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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