Lynx < 2.8.1dev 10 Mailer Buffer Overflow

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800976

Synopsis

N/A

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: 800976

Family: Web Clients

Reference Information

BID: 100