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Emacs Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Lead to Code Execution Risks

Emacs Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Lead to Code Execution Risks

First seen 5 Feb 2026, 02:38 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Multiple vulnerabilities were identified in Emacs affecting Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and earlier versions. The flaws allow unsafe Lisp macro expansion and improper input sanitization for certain URI schemes, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code and shell commands. Users are advised to update their systems to mitigate these risks.

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