Debian: DSA-4953-1 Urgent Update: Lynx URI Credential Exposure Issue
debian
August 10, 2021
Thorsten Glaser and Axel Beckert reported that lynx, a non-graphical (text-mode) web browser, does not properly handle the userinfo subcomponent of a URI, which can lead to leaking...
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Summary
For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.8.9rel.1-3+deb10u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your lynx packages.
For the detailed security status of lynx please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/lynx
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
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Package: lynx
CVE ID: CVE-2021-38165
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