SB20240806213 - Amazon Linux AMI update for emacs
Published: August 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240806213
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.