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 file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a...
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 0.53%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| suse linux | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- [emacs-devel] 20080905 Vulnerability in Emacs python integration mailing-list
- SUSE-SR:2008:018 vendor-advisory
- 31982 third-party-advisory
- 34004 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200902-06 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2008:216 vendor-advisory
- 31052 vdb-entry
- bugzilla.novell.com
- emacs-python-code-execution(45021) vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2008-3949 vendor-advisory