CVE-2000-0271

Summary

CVE-2000-0271 is a vulnerability affecting Emacs 20 that allows unencrypted passwords to be read by an attacker. The issue stems from the 'read-passwd' and related Lisp functions, which fail to adequately clear the history of recently typed keys. This oversight can expose sensitive information, making it crucial for users to update their Emacs software to a more secure version.

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