CVE-2022-48624
First published: Mon Feb 19 2024(Updated: )
close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/less | <=487-0.1<=551-2<=590-2 | |
| redhat/less | <606 | 606 |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-48624
- https://github.com/gwsw/less/compare/v605...v606
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48624
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-48624
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-48624
- https://github.com/gwsw/less/commit/c6ac6de49698be84d264a0c4c0c40bb870b10144 (v606)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48624
- https://github.com/gwsw/less/commit/c6ac6de49698be84d264a0c4c0c40bb870b10144
- https://greenwoodsoftware.com/less/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00018.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240605-0010/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1610
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1692
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1875
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1989
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4256
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2265081
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48624?
CVE-2022-48624 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48624?
To remediate CVE-2022-48624, upgrade to less version 606 or later.
Which versions of less are affected by CVE-2022-48624?
CVE-2022-48624 affects less versions prior to 606, specifically versions up to 487-0.1, 551-2, and 590-2.
Who is impacted by CVE-2022-48624?
Users of less prior to version 606 on Debian and versions prior to ISVG 10.0.2 on IBM Security Verify Governance are impacted by CVE-2022-48624.
What is the cause of CVE-2022-48624?
CVE-2022-48624 is caused by the omission of shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE in the close_altfile function within less.
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