CVE-2006-7234
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Lynx before 2.8.6rel.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via malicious (1) .mailcap and (2) mime.types files in the current working directory.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Lynx 2.8 - '.mailcap'/'.mime.type' Local Code Execution
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31917/info
Lynx is prone to a local code-execution vulnerability.
Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the affected application.
Versions prior to Lynx 2.8.6rel.4 are affected.
.mime.types:
application/x-bug bug
.mailcap:
application/x-bug; xmessage 'Hello, World!'OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0 |
| sid | Fixed | 0 |
| forky | Fixed | 0 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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