CVE-2003-1232

MediumCVSS 5.1/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Emacs 21.2.1 does not prompt or warn the user before executing Lisp code in the local variables section of a text file, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated using the mode-name variable.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.1/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 31, 2003
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2003-1232: Medium severity, CVSS 5.1 | Vulnix