Emacs 21.2.1 does not prompt or warn the user before executing Lisp code in the local variables section of a text file, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands, as demonstrated using the mode-name variable.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emacs | Gnu | 21.2.1 (including) | 21.2.1 (including) |