CVE-2016-9179 (GCVE-0-2016-9179)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-12-22 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 02:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
2 references
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
Date Public
2016-11-04 00:00
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