Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTrjis function in Lynx 2.8.6 and earlier allows remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via certain article headers containing Asian characters that cause Lynx to add extra escape (ESC) characters.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade lynx | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade ja-lynxUpgrade lynxUpgrade lynx-ssl | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 30, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-client/lynx. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 17, 2005 |
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