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.
Published 2007-11-02 22:46:00
Updated 2017-07-29 01:33:53
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5795

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.09%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 37 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5795

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.3
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
3.4
9.2
NIST

Vendor statements for CVE-2007-5795

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