Emacs 21 and XEmacs automatically load and execute .flc (fast lock) files that are associated with other files that are edited within Emacs, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade xemacs21-packages | Jul 30, 2024 | May 12, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-editors/emacs.Upgrade app-xemacs/edit-utils. | Oct 30, 2017 | May 12, 2008 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | May 9, 2008 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade xemacs-packages-elUpgrade emacs-noxUpgrade emacs-infoUpgrade emacs-elUpgrade xemacs-packagesUpgrade emacs-x11Upgrade xemacs-packages-infoUpgrade emacsUpgrade suse-release | Feb 17, 2015 | May 12, 2008 |
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