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Ubuntu Security Update Fixes GNU Emacs Security Bypass Vulnerability

Title : Ubuntu Security Update Fixes GNU Emacs Security Bypass Vulnerability
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3857
CVE ID : CVE-2007-5795
Rated as : Moderate Risk

Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2007-11-14

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Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Ubuntu, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass security restrictions. This issue is caused by an error in Emacs. For additional information, see : FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3715

ChangeLog

2007-11-14 : Initial release

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