CVE-2002-1405: CRLF Injection
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.
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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.