OS Command Execution Vulnerability in Less by GWSW
CVE-2024-32487

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

GWSW

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2024

What is CVE-2024-32487?

A vulnerability in Less prior to version 653 allows attackers to execute operating system commands by manipulating file names with newline characters. This occurs due to improper handling of quotes in the filename.c source code. Exploitation typically involves utilizing attacker-controlled file names, such as those derived from untrusted archives. Furthermore, the exploitation pathway requires the LESSOPEN environment variable to be set, which is often the default configuration in many systems.

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References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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