CVE-2012-0035

CVE-2012-0035 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eric M Ludlam Cedet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in EDE in CEDET before 1.0.1, as used in GNU Emacs before 23.4 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted Lisp expression in a Project.ede file in the directory, or a parent directory, of an opened file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0035?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in EDE in CEDET before 1.0.1, as used in GNU Emacs before 23.4 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted Lisp expression in a Project.ede file in the directory, or a parent directory, of an opened file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0035?
CVE-2012-0035 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0035 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0035?
CVE-2012-0035 primarily affects Eric M Ludlam Cedet. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0035?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0035 published?
CVE-2012-0035 was published on 2012-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)