CVE-2017-14482

Name: CVE-2017-14482
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-14T16:29:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Emacs before 25.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email with crafted "Content-Type: text/enriched" data containing an x-display XML element that specifies execution of shell commands, related to an unsafe text/enriched extension in lisp/textmodes/enriched.el, and unsafe Gnus support for enriched and richtext inline MIME objects in lisp/gnus/mm-view.el. In particular, an Emacs user can be instantly compromised by reading a crafted email message (or Usenet news article).. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Emacs before 25.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email with crafted "Content-Type: text/enriched" data containing an x-display XML element that specifies execution of shell commands, related to an unsafe text/enriched extension in lisp/textmodes/enriched.el, and unsafe Gnus support for enriched and richtext inline MIME objects in lisp/gnus/mm-view.el. In particular, an Emacs user can be instantly compromised by reading a crafted email message (or Usenet news article).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Emacs	<= 25.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3975
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2771
https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=28350Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/commit/?h=emacs-25&id=9ad0fcc54442a9a01d41be19880250783426db70Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-07
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3970Third Party Advisory
https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/index.html#ReleasesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3975
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2771
https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=28350Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/commit/?h=emacs-25&id=9ad0fcc54442a9a01d41be19880250783426db70Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-07
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3970Third Party Advisory
https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/index.html#ReleasesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14482?

How severe is CVE-2017-14482?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14482?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST