Vulnerability Description
lynx 2.8.6dev.15 and earlier, when advanced mode is enabled and lynx is configured as a URL handler, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted lynxcgi: URL, a related issue to CVE-2005-2929. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in limited deployments that have defined a lynxcgi: handler.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lynx | Lynx | <= 2.8.6 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32416Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:217
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:218
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/09/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0965.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021105
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46228
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00066.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00143.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32416Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4690?
CVE-2008-4690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). lynx 2.8.6dev.15 and earlier, when advanced mode is enabled and lynx is configured as a URL handler, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted lynxcgi: URL, a related issue t...
How severe is CVE-2008-4690?
CVE-2008-4690 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lynx Lynx.