CVE-2017-1000383

GNU Emacs version 25.3.1 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a backup save file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME]~") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the emacs binary.
References
Link Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101671 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2017-10-31 20:29

Updated : 2024-02-28 16:04


NVD link : CVE-2017-1000383

Mitre link : CVE-2017-1000383

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-1000383


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Products Affected

gnu

  • emacs
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor