CVE-2004-2264
Medium
Description
Format string bug in the open_altfile function in filename.c for GNU less 382, 381, and 358 might allow local users to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the LESSOPEN environment variable. NOTE: since less is not setuid or setgid, then this is not a vulnerability unless there are plausible scenarios under which privilege boundaries could be crossed
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.4
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Less
PublishedDec 31, 2004
First seenDec 31, 2004
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu less | 358, 381, 382 | — |
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