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CVE-2016-9179
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-12-22T21:59:00.147 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:55:38.030

Summary

lynx: It was found that Lynx doesn't parse the authority component of the URL correctly when the host name part ends with '?', and could instead be tricked into connecting to a different host.

Affected products

lynx — lynx

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References

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