CVE-2008-3949 (GCVE-0-2008-3949)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-09-22 17:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 10:00
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
9 references
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|---|---|
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| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31052 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=424340 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-annou… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE |
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| http://secunia.com/advisories/34004 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA |
Date Public
2008-09-19 00:00
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