ANSI Escape Sequence Filtering Bypass in GNU Less by Greenwood Software
CVE-2022-46663

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 February 2023

Summary

GNU Less, prior to version 609, contains a vulnerability that allows crafted data to bypass the filtering of ANSI escape sequences when using the 'less -R' command. This could potentially lead to unexpected user terminal behavior, exposing users to security risks. For more information, users should refer to the relevant security advisories and updates.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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