VDB-15354 · CVE-2000-0209 · BID 1012

University of Kansas Lynx 2.7/2.8/2.8.3 Dev22 URL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in University of Kansas Lynx 2.7/2.8/2.8.3 Dev22. This impacts an unknown function of the component URL Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0209. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in University of Kansas Lynx 2.7/2.8/2.8.3 Dev22 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown part of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

The weakness was shared 02/27/2000 by Michal Zalewski (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0209. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/20/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1012†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/27/2000 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5230 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Michal Zalewski
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0209 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15354
SecurityFocus: 1012 - Lynx Long URL Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 23:11
Updated: 04/20/2026 21:17
Changes: 06/23/2014 23:11 (48), 05/23/2018 11:02 (4), 04/20/2026 21:17 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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