msrc_cve-1999-0817
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2000-01-02 00:00
Modified
2025-09-03 19:34
Summary
Lynx WWW client allows a remote attacker to specify command-line parameters which Lynx uses when calling external programs to handle certain protocols, e.g. telnet.
Notes
Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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