High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Dec 22, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-9179
CVE-2016-9179
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.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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