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CVE-2008-3949

emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python f…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.2
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.5%
percentile 45%
Public exploits
0
none known

emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.2AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code

References

  • lists.gnu.org /archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-09/msg00215.html · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31982 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/45021 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/31052 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • bugzilla.novell.com /show_bug.cgi?id=424340 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred
  • security.gentoo.org /glsa/glsa-200902-06.xml · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO, x_transferred
  • mandriva.com /security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:216 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MANDRIVA, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/34004 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred

Sources

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