CVE-2016-9179 in Lynx
Summary
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.
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Reservation
11/04/2016
Disclosure
12/22/2016
Status
Confirmed
Entries
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94651 | Lynx URL input validation | 20 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2016-9179 |