Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : lynx (MDKSA-2005:211)

high Nessus Plugin ID 20444

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

An arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in the lynx 'lynxcgi:' URI handler. An attacker could create a web page that redirects to a malicious URL which could then execute arbitrary code as the user running lynx.

The updated packages have been patched to address this issue.

Solution

Update the affected lynx package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 20444

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2005-211.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 1/15/2006

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:lynx, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:10.1, cpe:/o:mandriva:linux:2006, x-cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:le2005

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 11/12/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-2929

MDKSA: 2005:211

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