CVE-2022-48624 | less up to 605 filename.c close_altfile privilege escalation (Nessus ID 216922 / WID-SEC-2024-1086)
A vulnerability was found in less up to 605. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function close_altfile of the file filename.c. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2022-48624. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.