CVE-2005-3120 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2005-3120: 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.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2005-3120 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lynx→ fixed in2.8.5-2sarge1urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y lynx

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lynx→ fixed in2.8.5-2sarge1urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y lynx

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lynx→ fixed in2.8.5-2sarge1urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y lynx

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