CVE-1999-0817 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can inject command-line parameters into Lynx to execute arbitrary commands via external protocol handlers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0817?
CVE-1999-0817 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Lynx WWW client allows a remote attacker to specify command-line parameters which Lynx uses when calling external programs to handle certain protocols, e.g. telnet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Kansas Lynx.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0817?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0817 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-1999-0817 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0817 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-354v-9299-wg75.