Improper input validation in Lynx

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.020 (78.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Lynx
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9179?
CVE-2016-9179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lynx, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-12-22.
How severe is CVE-2016-9179?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.