VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade vim | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 10, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade vim+rubyUpgrade vimUpgrade vim-liteUpgrade vim-console | Dec 10, 2025 | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-editors/gvim.Upgrade app-editors/vim. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jan 10, 2005 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade vim-pythonUpgrade vim-lesstifUpgrade vim-tclUpgrade kvim | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 10, 2005 |
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