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CVE-2000-0269: Emacs 20 does not properly set permissions for a slave PTY device when starting a new subprocess, which all...

Emacs 20 does not properly set permissions for a slave PTY device when starting a new subprocess, which allows local users to read or modify communications between Emacs and the subprocess.

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Emacs 20 could create subprocess terminal devices with unsafe permissions. A local user on the same system might read or alter data passing between Emacs and its subprocesses. This is mainly a shared-system confidentiality and integrity risk, not a remote internet-facing flaw based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix-like multi-user systems still running Emacs 20, especially where untrusted local users have shell access. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this old version. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not presented as internet-exploited, but shared systems running Emacs 20 could expose sensitive subprocess data to local users. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Emacs 20 installations.; Check GNU, distribution, or vendor guidance for corrected packages.; Upgrade or remove Emacs 20 where found..

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