CVE-2000-0270

Summary

CVE-2000-0270 is a vulnerability affecting Emacs 20's make-temp-name function. This issue arises due to the predictable naming of temporary files generated by the function. An attacker can exploit this flaw by creating a symbolic link to a malicious file with a carefully crafted name, potentially leading to unintended file access or data corruption. This vulnerability can pose a significant risk if an Emacs user unknowingly opens a maliciously crafted file, allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access or modify sensitive data.

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