CVE-2017-1000211 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the HTML parser of Lynx web browser versions prior to 2.8.9dev.16. This flaw, categorized as CWE-416, allows for memory disclosure due to the HTML_put_string() function appending a chunk onto itself. With a CVSS v3 score of 5.3 (Medium), it can be exploited remotely over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to a loss of confidentiality. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:lynx_project:lynx:2.8.9:dev15:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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