CVE-2000-0271

GNU Emac — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00069
  • Published: 2000-04-18T04:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: GNU
  • Products: Emac
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-2000-0271 — read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: A flaw in Emac from GNU (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.

Impact: Potential impact includes remote code execution, data theft, or denial of service.

Mitigation: Until patched, restrict exposure, enforce least privilege, and monitor for suspicious activity.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
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