CVE-2016-9179

lynx: It was found that Lynx doesn't parse the authority component of the URL correctly when the host name part ends with '?', and could instead be tricked into connecting to a different host.
References
Link Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:lynx:lynx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2016-12-22 21:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:01


NVD link : CVE-2016-9179

Mitre link : CVE-2016-9179

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9179


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Products Affected

lynx

  • lynx
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation