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The cli security tag on WindowsForum.com covers vulnerabilities and hardening topics related to command-line interface tools. Recent discussions include CVE-2022-4899, a buffer overrun bug in the zstd CLI caused by an empty string argument, which could crash processes or lead to denial of service. The tag also addresses patching strategies for command-line utilities, secure argument handling, and upstream fixes. While the primary focus is on Linux and cross-platform CLI tools, the security principles apply to Windows command-line environments as well. Users interested in CLI security will find practical information on identifying, mitigating, and preventing command-line vulnerabilities.
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    CVE-2022-4899: Zstd CLI Empty String Bug and Patch

    A subtle mistake in zstd’s argument-handling code allows a trivial input — an empty string passed to certain command-line options — to produce a buffer overrun that can crash or disable processes that use the zstd CLI. The bug, tracked as CVE-2022-4899, affects the zstd command-line utility...
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