CVE-2008-3949

emacs: Python interactive shell arbitrary code execution

Published Sep 22, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-3934 emacs/lisp/progmodes/python.el in Emacs 22.1 and 22.2 imports Python script from the current working directory during editing of a Python file, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file.
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
Reserved
Sep 5, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 22, 2008, 6:52 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:56 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 24, 2008, 12:00 AM