Local File Overwrite Vulnerability in Emacs Software by GNU
CVE-2008-1694

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Gnu
Status: Emacs; Sccs
Vendor: CVE Published:; 22 April 2008

What is CVE-2008-1694?

A vulnerability exists in GNU Emacs, specifically in the vcdiff component. When utilized in conjunction with the SCCS tool, this flaw permits local users to exploit a symlink attack on temporary files. By doing so, an unauthorized user may overwrite arbitrary files, potentially compromising system integrity and user data.

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