https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q4/164: Incomplete fix for Emacs CVE-2026-79992

Published Oct 15, 2026
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Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Emacs

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What component remains affected by the incomplete fix?

The issue is in TRAMP's handling of user names: tramp-user-regexp did not reject some additional problematic characters, leaving exploitation possible after the earlier fix.

2

Which release is expected to include the corrected fix?

The attached patch is intended for Emacs 31.2. The notice states that this release will not be available soon.

3

Is this tracked separately from the original CVE?

Yes. The incomplete fix is tracked as CVE-2026-108976, while the earlier issue is CVE-2026-79992.

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