CVE-2004-2264
6.4CVSSMEDIUM
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
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.osvdb.org/9014
osvdb.org
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010988
securitytracker.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17032
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
Jul 19, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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