CVE-2012-3479
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CVE-2012-3479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lisp/files.el in Emacs 23.2, 23.3, 23.4, and 24.1 automatically executes eval forms in local-variable sections when the enable-local-variables option is set to :safe, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Emacs Lisp code via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lisp/files.el in Emacs 23.2, 23.3, 23.4, and 24.1 automatically executes eval forms in local-variable sections when the enable-local-variables option is set to :safe, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary Emacs Lisp code via a crafted file.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.2 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.3 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 23.4 |
| Gnu | Emacs | 24.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50157Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50157Vendor Advisory
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- Status
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