Description
vim 6.0 and 6.1, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands using the libcall feature in modelines, which are not sandboxed but may be executed when vim is used to edit a malicious file, as demonstrated using mutt.
Products
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.0
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.1
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.2
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.3
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.4
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.5
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.6
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.7
- Vim Development Group Vim 5.8
- Vim Development Group Vim 6.0
- Vim Development Group Vim 6.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1377, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1377 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References