CVE-2000-0269: Emacs 20 does not properly set permissions for a slave PTY device when starting a new subprocess, which allows local use

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:57.703Z

Summary

Emacs 20 does not properly set permissions for a slave PTY device when starting a new subprocess, which allows local users to read or modify communications between Emacs and the subprocess.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:57.703Z · 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