The hack-local-variables function in Emacs before 22.2, when enable-local-variables is set to :safe, does not properly search lists of unsafe or risky variables, which might allow user-assisted attackers to bypass intended restrictions and modify critical program variables via a file containing a Local variables declaration.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian_linux | Debian | * | * |
| Emacs22 | Ubuntu | devel | * |
| Emacs22 | Ubuntu | gutsy | * |
| Emacs22 | Ubuntu | upstream | * |