CVE-2000-0270: The make-temp-name Lisp function in Emacs 20 creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows attackers to c
Summary
The make-temp-name Lisp function in Emacs 20 creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows attackers to conduct a symlink attack.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:57.711Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1126
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-04-15&msg=tg4s8zioxq.fsf%40mercury.rus.uni-stuttgart.de
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1126
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&date=2000-04-15&msg=tg4s8zioxq.fsf%40mercury.rus.uni-stuttgart.de