CVE-2000-0209 high

Description

Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

• Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Security Update Review
  web:blog.qualys.com

  Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday focuses on closing security gaps that attackers could exploit, reinforcing the importance of timely patching in enterprise environments. Here's a quick…

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...
  web:cybersecuritynews.com

  Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026, addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE -2026-21262, the sole zero-day ...

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Office Zero-Day
  web:petri.com

  Microsoft releases an emergency Office security update to fix an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability affecting multiple Office versions.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Security Update Guide - Microsoft
  web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

  The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day ... - TechCrunch
  web:techcrunch.com

  Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• February Patch Tuesday: Microsoft drops six zero-days
  web:www.computerweekly.com

  Microsoft releases patches for six zero-day flaws in its latest monthly update, many of them related to security feature bypass issues.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Emergency patch issued for Microsoft Office, 365 over hacking threat - MSN
  web:www.msn.com

  Microsoft suggests the threat is being used in phishing attacks against vulnerable systems since successful exploitation requires local access to the PC.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• High-risk Office security flaw: Microsoft issues emergency updates
  web:www.pcworld.com

  A "high risk" security vulnerability was found in numerous versions of Microsoft Office. You should install the provided emergency updates ASAP.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Office zero-day exploited, forces Microsoft OOB patch
  web:www.theregister.com

  Security Office zero-day exploited in the wild forces Microsoft OOB patch Another actively abused Office bug, another emergency patch - Office 2016 and 2019 users are left with registry tweaks instead of fixes.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC
• Microsoft's latest zero-day patch blocks a viral Office ... - ZDNET
  web:www.zdnet.com

  This emergency zero-day patch prevents attackers from slipping past built-in protections and compromising your system.

  2026-05-22 20:46 UTC

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (2)

• cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
• NVD detail: CVE-2000-0209 NVD Recent CVEs

  Buffer overflow in Lynx 2.x allows remote attackers to crash Lynx and possibly execute commands via a long URL in a malicious web page.

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