CVE-2012-0035 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by tricking users into opening a file in a directory containing a malicious Project.ede file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-0035?
CVE-2012-0035 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in EDE in CEDET before 1.0.1, as used in GNU Emacs before 23.4 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted Lisp expression in a Project.ede file in the directory, or a parent directory, of an opened file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0035?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Eric M Ludlam Cedet, Gnu Emacs.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0035?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2012-0035 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0035 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw9p-49fv-hhp6.