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
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
| 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 | 
Configurations
                    History
                    21 Nov 2024, 03:04
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101671 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | 
Information
                Published : 2017-10-31 20:29
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-1000383
Mitre link : CVE-2017-1000383
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-1000383
JSON object : View
Products Affected
                gnu
- emacs
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-200
                        
            Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
