CVE-2016-9179

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLynx
PublishedDec 22, 2016
First seenDec 22, 2016

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
lynx lynxNo range specified—

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