CVE-2005-2929 describes a critical vulnerability in Lynx 2.8.5 and earlier versions, specifically affecting the University of Kansas Lynx browser. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through specially crafted lynxcgi:, lynxexec, and lynxprog links due to insufficient restrictions in default configurations. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability presents a high risk, requiring no authentication and low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not currently a widespread threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.8.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.8.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.8.6_dev13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:university_of_kansas:lynx:2.8.6_dev13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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