SB2024032630 - Fedora 39 update for emacs



SB2024032630 - Fedora 39 update for emacs

Published: March 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032630
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30205)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to Emacs in Org mode considers contents of remote files to be trusted. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Use of Potentially Dangerous Function (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30202)

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of dangerous method when processing untrusted files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted document and execute arbitrary Lisp code as part of turning on Org mode.


3) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30203)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to Gnus treats inline MIME contents as trusted. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

4) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30204)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to LaTeX preview is enabled by default for e-mail attachments. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.