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Debian: DSA-5719-1 Critical: Emacs Arbitrary Code Execution Fix

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Calendar Grey June 25, 2024
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Emacs security bulletin detailing key updates necessary to avert unintended code execution through malicious Org files.
It was discovered that Emacs is prone to arbitrary shell code evaluation when opening a specially crafted Org file
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Summary

This update includes updates pending for the upcoming point releases
including other security fixes.

For the oldstable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed
in version 1:27.1+1-3.1+deb11u5.

For the stable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:28.2+1-15+deb12u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your emacs packages.

For the detailed security status of emacs please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/emacs

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: emacs
CVE ID: CVE-2024-39331

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