Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200903-41 – A vulnerability in gedit might allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code. James Vega reported that gedit uses the current working directory when searching for python modules, a vulnerability related to CVE-2008-5983. Versions less than 2.24.3 are affected.
You can download this advisory from the following link: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/76199/glsa-200903-41.txt
Source: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/76199/Gentoo-Linux-Security-Advisory-200903-41.html