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.
References
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101671 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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History
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Information
Published : 2017-10-31 20:29
Updated : 2024-02-04 19:29
NVD link : CVE-2017-1000383
Mitre link : CVE-2017-1000383
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-1000383
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Products Affected
gnu
- emacs
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor