CVE-2017-1000211
CVE-2017-1000211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lynx Project Lynx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Lynx Project Lynx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Lynx before 2.8.9dev.16 is vulnerable to a use after free in the HTML parser resulting in memory disclosure, because HTML_put_string() can append a chunk onto itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000211?
- Lynx before 2.8.9dev.16 is vulnerable to a use after free in the HTML parser resulting in memory disclosure, because HTML_put_string() can append a chunk onto itself.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000211?
- CVE-2017-1000211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-1000211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000211?
- CVE-2017-1000211 affects Lynx Project Lynx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-1000211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-1000211 published?
- CVE-2017-1000211 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lynx.invisible-island.net/current/CHANGES.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102180
- https://github.com/ThomasDickey/lynx-snapshots/commit/280a61b300a1614f6037efc0902ff7ecf17146e9
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00021.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lynx_project:lynx:2.8.9:dev15:*:*:*:*:*:*
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