How severe is CVE-2008-7224?

CVE-2008-7224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7224?

CVE-2008-7224 primarily affects Elinks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7224?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-7224 published?

CVE-2008-7224 was published on 2009-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7224

CVE-2008-7224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elinks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Elinks
Published: 2009-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7224?: 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 severe is CVE-2008-7224?: CVE-2008-7224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7224?: CVE-2008-7224 primarily affects Elinks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7224 published?: CVE-2008-7224 was published on 2009-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:0.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:0.11.1-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:elinks:elinks:0.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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