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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202211-02

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                                       https://security.gentoo.org/  

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Severity: Normal
Title: lesspipe: Arbitrary Code Exeecution
Date: November 10, 2022
Bugs: #865631
ID: 202211-02

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Synopsis

A vulnerability has been found in lesspipe which could result in
arbitrary code execution.

Background

lesspipe is a preprocessor for less.

Affected packages

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 Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected  
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1 app-text/lesspipe < 2.06 >= 2.06

Description

lesspipe has support for parsing Perl storable (“PST”) files,

Impact

A crafted Perl storable file which is passed into lesspipe could result
in arbitrary code execution.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All lesspipe users should update to the latest version:

emerge --sync

emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=app-text/lesspipe-2.06”

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2022-44542
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44542

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-02

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

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