CVE-2024-30202: Code Injection
First published: Mon Mar 25 2024(Updated: )
In Emacs before 29.3, arbitrary Lisp code is evaluated as part of turning on Org mode. This affects Org Mode before 9.6.23.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Emacs | <29.3 | |
| Gnu Org Mode | <9.6.23 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/tree/etc/NEWS?h=emacs-29
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs/org-mode.git/commit/?id=003ddacf1c8d869b1858181c29ea21b731a8d8d9
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.git/commit/?h=emacs-29&id=befa9fcaae29a6c9a283ba371c3c5234c7f644eb
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/25/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/08/6
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-30202?
CVE-2024-30202 has not been assigned a specific severity rating, but it allows for arbitrary code execution in vulnerable versions of Emacs and Org Mode.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30202?
To fix CVE-2024-30202, upgrade Emacs to version 29.3 or higher and Org Mode to version 9.6.23 or higher.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-30202?
CVE-2024-30202 affects GNU Emacs versions before 29.3 and GNU Org Mode versions before 9.6.23.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-30202?
CVE-2024-30202 is a code execution vulnerability caused by evaluating arbitrary Lisp code in Emacs when Org mode is enabled.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-30202?
Users of GNU Emacs and Org Mode prior to the specified versions are at risk due to CVE-2024-30202.
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