RHSA-2024:3669: Important: less security update

Published Jun 6, 2024
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Updated

Important: less security update

Other sources

The "less" utility is a text file browser that resembles "more", but allowsusers to move backwards in the file as well as forwards. Since "less" does notread the entire input file at startup, it also starts more quickly than ordinarytext editors.Security Fix(es): less: OS command injection (CVE-2024-32487) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s)listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/less<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
redhat/less<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
redhat/less-debuginfo<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
redhat/less-debuginfo<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
redhat/less<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
redhat/less-debuginfo<458-10.el7_9
458-10.el7_9
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, little endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support for IBM Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support (for IBM z Systems)
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - Extended Life Cycle Support

Remediation

Event History

Jun 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:35 AM
Dec 3, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:19 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:3669?

The severity of RHSA-2024:3669 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:3669?

To fix RHSA-2024:3669, you should update the 'less' package to version 458-10.el7_9 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:3669?

RHSA-2024:3669 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, IBM z Systems, Workstation, Server, and Scientific Computing.

4

What is the scope of the issue in RHSA-2024:3669?

The issue in RHSA-2024:3669 relates to vulnerabilities present in the 'less' utility, which may impact the security of the system.

5

Can I continue using the vulnerable version of the 'less' package after RHSA-2024:3669?

It is not advisable to continue using the vulnerable version of the 'less' package after RHSA-2024:3669 as it may expose the system to security risks.

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