How severe is CVE-2008-1694?

CVE-2008-1694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1694 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1694?

CVE-2008-1694 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1694?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1694 published?

CVE-2008-1694 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1694

CVE-2008-1694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Gnu Emacs
Published: 2008-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

vcdiff in Emacs 20.7 to 22.1.50, when used with SCCS, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1694?: vcdiff in Emacs 20.7 to 22.1.50, when used with SCCS, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-1694?: CVE-2008-1694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1694 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1694?: CVE-2008-1694 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1694 published?: CVE-2008-1694 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:20.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:21.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:21.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:21.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:21.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:sccs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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