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Lynx
by:
SecurityFocus
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Code-Execution
78
CWE
Product Name: Lynx
Affected Version From: Prior to Lynx 2.8.6rel.4
Affected Version To: N/A
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: a:lynx:lynx
Metasploit: N/A
Other Scripts: N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References: N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: N/A
2008

Lynx Local Code-Execution Vulnerability

Lynx is prone to a local code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the affected application.

Mitigation:

Upgrade to the latest version of Lynx 2.8.6rel.4 or later.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31917/info

Lynx is prone to a local code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the affected application.

Versions prior to Lynx 2.8.6rel.4 are affected.

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