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CVE-2008-3949 Detail

Current Description

emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.


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Vendor Statements (disclaimer)

Official Statement from Red Hat (08/07/2017)

Not vulnerable. This issue did not affect the versions of the emacs package, as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, 3, 4, or 5.

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Hyperlink Resource
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-09/msg00215.html
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-09/msg00215.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
http://secunia.com/advisories/34004
http://secunia.com/advisories/34004
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-06.xml
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-06.xml
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:216
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:216
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31052
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31052
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=424340
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=424340
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45021
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45021

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-noinfo Insufficient Information cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2008-3949
NVD Published Date:
09/22/2008
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE