CVE-2005-3120: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3120: Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTrjis function in Lynx 2.8.6 and earlier allows remote NNTP servers to...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTrjis function in Lynx 2.8.6 and earlier allows remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via certain article headers containing Asian characters that cause Lynx to add extra escape (ESC) characters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-3120 is a remote code execution risk in Lynx, a text-mode web browser. A malicious NNTP server could send specially crafted article headers with Asian characters and trigger a stack buffer overflow. Business urgency depends on whether Lynx 2.8.6 or older is installed and used to read NNTP content. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running Lynx 2.8.6 or earlier, especially where users or automation access NNTP or news content from untrusted servers. Organizations without Lynx, or without NNTP use, are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Prioritize quickly if Lynx exists on servers, jump boxes, or automation hosts that can reach NNTP sources. Otherwise, track as a legacy cleanup item. The highest concern is code execution in an outdated client from malicious remote content. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Lynx 2.8.6 or earlier.; Apply vendor-provided Lynx security updates where available.; Disable or restrict NNTP use in Lynx until patched..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 17, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=170253CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
USN-206-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9257CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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