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CVE-2022-48624
CVE-2022-48624
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.8 HIGH
close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
Reported by mitre · Published February 19, 2024
close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| less | Amazon Linux | 608-2.amzn2023.0.1, 458-9.amzn2.0.3 |
| less | greenwoodsoftware | 606 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| amazon:2 | less | 0 |
| amazon:2023 | less | 0 |
| n/a | n/a | * |
Timeline
- Feb 19, 2024 CVE Published
- Feb 19, 2024 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (58 in total, the first dated here)
- May 11, 2026 CVE Updated
- May 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Nov 1, 2026 Distribution Patch (54 in total, the first dated here)
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