Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 31, 2003· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2003-1232
CVE-2003-1232
Description
Emacs 21.2.1 does not prompt or warn the user before executing Lisp code in the local variables section of a text file, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated using the mode-name variable.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-May/005089.htmlnvdPatch
- bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cginvd
- groups.google.com/group/gnu.emacs.bug/browse_frm/thread/9424ec1b2fdae321/c691a2da8904db0fnvd
- secunia.com/advisories/17496nvd
- www.mandriva.com/security/advisoriesnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/15375nvd
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