Emacs 21 and XEmacs automatically load and execute .flc (fast lock) files that are associated with other files that are edited within Emacs, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2008-2142 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from gnu, from gnu organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2008, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2008-05-12T19:20:00.000
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gnu | emacs | 21.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | gnu | xemacs | * | Yes |
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