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.
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Published : 2007-11-02 22:46
Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30
NVD link : CVE-2007-5795
Mitre link : CVE-2007-5795
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-5795
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Products Affected
gnu
- emacs
debian
- debian_linux
CWE