What is the severity of CVE-2003-1232?

CVE-2003-1232 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary code execution by user-assisted attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1232?

To fix CVE-2003-1232, upgrade to a later version of Emacs where this vulnerability is addressed.

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1232 allow?

CVE-2003-1232 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands through uncontrolled execution of Lisp code.

Which versions of Emacs are affected by CVE-2003-1232?

CVE-2003-1232 specifically affects Emacs version 21.2.1.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2003-1232 to be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2003-1232 requires user interaction, as the attack involves executing code through local variables in a text file.

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CVE-2003-1232

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2003

26/9/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1232

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

Emacs 21.2.1 does not prompt or warn the user before executing Lisp code in the local variables section of a text file, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated using the mode-name variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNU Emacs	=21.2.1

Remedy

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-May/005089.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1232?
CVE-2003-1232 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary code execution by user-assisted attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1232?
To fix CVE-2003-1232, upgrade to a later version of Emacs where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-1232 allow?
CVE-2003-1232 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands through uncontrolled execution of Lisp code.
Which versions of Emacs are affected by CVE-2003-1232?
CVE-2003-1232 specifically affects Emacs version 21.2.1.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2003-1232 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2003-1232 requires user interaction, as the attack involves executing code through local variables in a text file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1232?
CVE-2003-1232 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of arbitrary code execution by user-assisted attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1232?
To fix CVE-2003-1232, upgrade to a later version of Emacs where this vulnerability is addressed.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-1232 allow?
CVE-2003-1232 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands through uncontrolled execution of Lisp code.
Which versions of Emacs are affected by CVE-2003-1232?
CVE-2003-1232 specifically affects Emacs version 21.2.1.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2003-1232 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2003-1232 requires user interaction, as the attack involves executing code through local variables in a text file.