CVE-2017-1000383
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Emacs
PublishedOct 31, 2017
First seenOct 31, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu emacs | v ≤ 25.3.0 | — |
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