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CVE-2007-5795

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Nov 2, 2007
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Nov 2, 2007

Primary CVSS

6.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 52.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

GNU Emacs 22.1 - Local Variable Handling Code ExecutionExploit
Drake Wilson · linux · Nov 2, 2007

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