CVE-2000-0270

Emacs 20 - Symlink Attack via Predictable Temporary File Names

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The make-temp-name Lisp function in Emacs 20 creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows attackers to conduct a symlink attack.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1126

Scores

EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 27.2%

Details

Status published
Products (7)
gnu/emacs 20.0
gnu/emacs 20.1
gnu/emacs 20.2
gnu/emacs 20.3
gnu/emacs 20.4
gnu/emacs 20.5
gnu/emacs 20.6
Published Apr 18, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026