CVE-2000-0209 — HIGH (7.6) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

CVSS Score

7.6

HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
University Of Kansas	Lynx	2.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1012
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1012

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0209?

CVE-2000-0209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

How severe is CVE-2000-0209?

CVE-2000-0209 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0209?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Kansas Lynx.