CVE-2016-9179 Detail
Current 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.
Source:
MITRE
View Analysis Description
Analysis 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.
Source:
MITRE
Severity
CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID |
CWE Name |
Source |
| CWE-20 |
Improper Input Validation |
NIST
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Change History
1 change record found
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Initial Analysis -
12/23/2016 9:44:02 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
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OR
*cpe:2.3:a:lynx:lynx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
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(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) |
| Added |
CVSS V3 |
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| Added |
CWE |
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CWE-20 |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1 No Types Assigned |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1 Third Party Advisory, Mailing List |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215 No Types Assigned |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-9179
NVD Published Date:
12/22/2016
NVD Last Modified:
12/23/2016
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