CVE-2007-2833
UnknownEPSS 1.96%
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CVE-2007-2833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Emacs 21 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain crafted images, as demonstrated via a GIF image in vm mode, related to image size calculation.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Emacs 21 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain crafted images, as demonstrated via a GIF image in vm mode, related to image size calculation.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 21 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-2833?
Emacs 21 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain crafted images, as demonstrated via a GIF image in vm mode, related to image size calculation.
How severe is CVE-2007-2833?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2833?
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