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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.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Osx Emacs | — | Apply OS X security update 2008-002 | Dec 16, 2011 | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-editors/emacs. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade emacs-x11Upgrade etagsUpgrade emacs-elnUpgrade emacs-infoUpgrade emacsUpgrade emacs-elUpgrade emacs-nox | Dec 12, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade emacs22 | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 2, 2007 |
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