CVE-2002-1405: CRLF Injection
First published: Wed Feb 19 2003(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in Lynx 2.8.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject false HTTP headers into an HTTP request that is provided on the command line, via a URL containing encoded carriage return, line feed, and other whitespace characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Links Page | =0.2.4 | |
| WP Links Page | =0.3.2 | |
| Linksnet Newsfeed | =0.96 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.2_rel1 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.3 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.3_rel1 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.4 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.4_rel1 | |
| Lynx | =2.8.5_dev8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-210
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9887.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-029.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-030.html
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/misc/2002/TSL-2002-0085-lynx-ssl.asc.txt
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5499
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103003793418021&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102978118411977&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1405?
CVE-2002-1405 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow HTTP header injection.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1405?
To fix CVE-2002-1405, upgrade to Lynx version 2.8.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2002-1405?
CVE-2002-1405 affects Lynx versions 2.8.4 and earlier, including specific versions like 2.8.2_rel1, 2.8.3, and others.
Can CVE-2002-1405 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1405 can be exploited remotely by attackers injecting malicious HTTP headers through crafted URLs.
What is CRLF injection as seen in CVE-2002-1405?
CRLF injection in CVE-2002-1405 refers to the ability to inject carriage return and line feed characters into HTTP requests, potentially altering the request's behavior.
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