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CVE-2007-2027 affects ELinks 0.11.1. A local user may cause ELinks to load a gettext message catalog from an untrusted relative path. The reported impact is possible format string attack behavior. This is mainly a workstation or shared-shell risk, not a documented internet-facing remote compromise in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running ELinks 0.11.1 or distribution packages that included the vulnerable code. Shared Unix/Linux environments with local untrusted users are the main concern. Modern deployments are likely exposed only if old ELinks packages remain installed. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not supported by the provided evidence as actively exploited or remotely reachable, but vulnerable shared systems should be patched or retired because local privilege boundaries may be weakened. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for ELinks 0.11.1 or vulnerable distribution packages.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution updates from Ubuntu, Gentoo, Trustix, Debian, or Red Hat guidance.; Remove ELinks from systems where it is not required..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=235411CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9741CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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