CVE-2022-48624 | less up to 605 filename.c close_altfile Privilege Escalation

CVE-2022-48624 | less up to 605 filename.c close_altfile Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in less up to 605. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function close_altfile of the file filename.c. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-48624. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.