HIGH
CVE-2016-9179
CWE-20Published: December 22, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
lynx: It was found that Lynx doesn't parse the authority component of the URL correctly when the host name part ends with '?', and could instead be tricked into connecting to a different host.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9179 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
lynx1 product(s)
lynx
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94215Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9179
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9179 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.