CVE-2000-0271

Summary

CVE-2000-0271 is a vulnerability affecting Emacs 20 and its read-passwd function. The issue lies in the inadequate clearing of recently typed keys history. An attacker who gains access to the system can potentially view unencrypted passwords as they were previously entered, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability can be exploited through various means, including shoulder surfing or gaining access to the system logs. It is recommended that users update their Emacs installation to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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