| Package | lynx-cur |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.8.9dev1-2+deb8u2 |
| Related CVEs | CVE-2021-38165 |
It was discovered that there was a remote authentication credential leak in the
lynx text-based web browser.
The package now correctly handles authentication subcomponents in URIs (eg.
https://user:pass@example.com) to avoid remote attackers discovering
cleartext credentials in SSL connection data.
For Debian 8 Jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 2.8.9dev1-2+deb8u2.
We recommend that you upgrade your lynx-cur packages.
Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found in the dedicated section of our website.