CVE-2007-5795
First published: Fri Nov 02 2007(Updated: )
The hack-local-variables function in Emacs before 22.2, when enable-local-variables is set to :safe, does not properly search lists of unsafe or risky variables, which might allow user-assisted attackers to bypass intended restrictions and modify critical program variables via a file containing a Local variables declaration.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | ||
| Emacs | <=22.1 | |
| GNU Emacs | <=22.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449008
- http://cvs.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/emacs/emacs/lisp/files.el?r1=1.896.2.28&r2=1.896.2.29
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=197958
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-November/msg00524.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-03.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-541-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27627
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27728
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27984
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:034
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://osvdb.org/42060
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3715
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38263
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5795?
CVE-2007-5795 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow user-assisted attackers to modify critical program variables.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5795?
To fix CVE-2007-5795, upgrade Emacs to version 22.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of Emacs are affected by CVE-2007-5795?
CVE-2007-5795 affects Emacs versions prior to 22.2.
What does CVE-2007-5795 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2007-5795 allows user-assisted attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local variables in Emacs.
Is Debian Linux vulnerable to CVE-2007-5795?
Debian Linux is not vulnerable to CVE-2007-5795 as the vulnerability specifically pertains to certain versions of Emacs.
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