vulnerability
Amazon Linux 2023: CVE-2022-48624: Important priority package update for less
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | (AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Feb 19, 2024
Added
Feb 17, 2025
Modified
Jul 8, 2025
Description
close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
A flaw was found in less. The close_altfile() function in filename.c omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE, a command line to invoke the optional input postprocessor. This issue could lead to an OS command injection vulnerability and arbitrary command execution on the host operating system.
A flaw was found in less. The close_altfile() function in filename.c omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE, a command line to invoke the optional input postprocessor. This issue could lead to an OS command injection vulnerability and arbitrary command execution on the host operating system.
Solutions
amazon-linux-2023-upgrade-lessamazon-linux-2023-upgrade-less-debuginfoamazon-linux-2023-upgrade-less-debugsource
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