CVE-2017-1000383
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CVE-2017-1000383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Emacs version 25.3.1 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a backup save file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME]~") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the emacs binary.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU Emacs version 25.3.1 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a backup save file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME]~") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the emacs binary.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | <= 25.3.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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