CVE-2000-0270

Summary

CVE-2000-0270 is a vulnerability affecting Emacs 20 that stems from the make-temp-name Lisp function. This function generates temporary filenames in a predictable manner, enabling attackers to create symlinks and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute arbitrary code. This issue could lead to serious consequences, including data theft or system compromise. Emacs users are advised to upgrade to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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