CVE-2004-2264

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

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.80% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/9014	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010988	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17032	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/0794.html	mailing list
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-08/0811.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2264?: CVE-2004-2264 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2264?: To fix CVE-2004-2264, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2264 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-2264 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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