CVE-2000-0270: Low severity gnu Emacs vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2000
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Updated

The make-temp-name Lisp function in Emacs 20 creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows attackers to conduct a symlink attack.

Affected Software

7 affected components
gnu Emacs=20.0
gnu Emacs=20.1
gnu Emacs=20.2
gnu Emacs=20.3
gnu Emacs=20.4
gnu Emacs=20.5
gnu Emacs=20.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Do not use the make-temp-name Lisp function to create temporary files; it generates predictable names that allow symlink attacks. Modify Emacs Lisp code to avoid calling make-temp-name when creating temporary files (replace or remove its usage).

    GNU Emacs (Lisp function make-temp-name) usage = do not use

Event History

Apr 18, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 26, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0270?

CVE-2000-0270 has a moderate severity as it allows for symlink attacks due to predictable temporary file names.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0270?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0270, upgrade to a newer version of Emacs that does not use predictable temporary file names.

3

Which versions of Emacs are affected by CVE-2000-0270?

CVE-2000-0270 affects Emacs versions 20.0 to 20.6.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2000-0270 lead to?

CVE-2000-0270 can lead to symlink attacks, allowing unauthorized access to files or directories.

5

Is CVE-2000-0270 still a concern for modern systems?

While CVE-2000-0270 primarily affects older versions of Emacs, it remains a concern for systems still using those versions.

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