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CVE-2006-7234

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Oct 27, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Nov 3, 2008

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 57.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Lynx 2.8 - '.mailcap'/'.mime.type' Local Code ExecutionExploit
Piotr Engelking · linux · Nov 3, 2008

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