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USN-8079-1: less vulnerability

USN-8079-1: less vulnerability

Ubuntu • March 5, 2026

less could be made to crash or run arbitrary commands if it received crafted input.

It was discovered that less incorrectly handled certain file names. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.

It was discovered that less incorrectly handled certain file names. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.

It was discovered that less incorrectly handled certain file names. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.

It was discovered that less incorrectly handled certain file names. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

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