Lynx < 2.8.1dev 10 Mailer Buffer Overflow

high Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1740

Synopsis

The remote host is using Lynx as a web browser.

Description

There is a buffer overflow in Lynx's mailer which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on this host, provided he can lure a lynx user to visit a rogue website and click on a relevant link.

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.8.1dev 10 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 1740

Family: Web Clients

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 2/5/2016

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:lynx:lynx

Reference Information

BID: 100

Detections

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