CVE-2013-6050: Integer overflow in Links before 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-6050?

links: upgrade to newer than 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-6050 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6050 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-2013-6050 affect?

CVE-2013-6050 affects links. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Integer overflow in Links before 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted HTML tables.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-6050?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-6050 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in Links before 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted HTML tables.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2013-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: twibright

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-12-07 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

twibright links UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7 · 2.7 pre1

Fixed in: newer than 2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade links

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-6050?

links: upgrade to newer than 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6050 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6050 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-2013-6050 affect?

CVE-2013-6050 affects links. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Integer overflow in Links before 2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted HTML tables.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6050?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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