Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in emil 2.1.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering certain error messages.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | emil | 2.1.0-beta9-11woody1 | DSA-468 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-468 emil - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-468 vendor-advisory
- 20040325 Re: [SECURITY] [DSA 468-1] New emil packages fix multiple vulnerabilities mailing-list
- emil-format-string(15602) vdb-entry