Slackware Linux update for emacs

Published: 2025-02-26

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2025-1244 CVE-2024-53920
CWE-ID	CWE-78 CWE-749
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system emacs Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU104117

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1244

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling custom "man" URI schemes. A remote attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package emacs.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

emacs: All versions

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2025&m=slackware-security.396090

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU101890