[ GLSA 202211-02 ] lesspipe: Arbitrary Code Exeecution

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202211-02
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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
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[ 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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Copyright 2022 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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