CVE-2000-0271

read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords...

CVE-2000-0271

In CVE-2000-0271, Emacs 20’s read-passwd and related Lisp functions do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys. This can allow an attacker to read unencrypted passwords stored in the command history. The issue is rooted in the Lisp password/history handling within Emacs 20. The prov...

CVE-2000-0271

read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords...