Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Lynx before 2.8.6rel.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via malicious (1) .mailcap and (2) mime.types files in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx | Lynx | <= 2.8.6 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=396949
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32407
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32416
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:217
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/25/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0965.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31917
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021107
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=214205
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46132
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=396949
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-7234?
CVE-2006-7234 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Lynx before 2.8.6rel.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via malicious (1) .mailcap and (2) mime.types files in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2006-7234?
CVE-2006-7234 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-7234?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lynx Lynx.