Security Bypass in Emacs Product by GNU
CVE-2014-9483

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Emacs
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2017

What is CVE-2014-9483?

Versions of Emacs 24.4 contain a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data. This security flaw highlights the importance of regularly applying updates and monitoring for known vulnerabilities to safeguard against potential exploits.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181599
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/15
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99688
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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