CVE-2000-0271
First published: Tue Apr 18 2000(Updated: )
read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Emacs | =20.1 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.5 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.4 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.6 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.2 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.3 | |
| GNU Emacs | =20.0 | |
| =20.0 | ||
| =20.1 | ||
| =20.2 | ||
| =20.3 | ||
| =20.4 | ||
| =20.5 | ||
| =20.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0271?
CVE-2000-0271 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0271?
To mitigate CVE-2000-0271, users should upgrade to a version of GNU Emacs later than 20.6.
What does CVE-2000-0271 affect?
CVE-2000-0271 specifically affects GNU Emacs versions 20.0 to 20.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-0271?
CVE-2000-0271 is a security vulnerability that allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.
Who is at risk from CVE-2000-0271?
Users of GNU Emacs versions 20.0 to 20.6 are at risk from CVE-2000-0271.
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