CVE-2001-0408: Medium severity Vim Development Group Vim vulnerability
Published Jun 18, 2001
·Updated
vim (aka gvim) processes VIM control codes that are embedded in a file, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands when another user opens a file containing malicious VIM control codes.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Vim Development Group Vim=5.7
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 18, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 18, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0408?
CVE-2001-0408 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0408?
To fix CVE-2001-0408, you should upgrade to a patched version of Vim that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0408?
CVE-2001-0408 affects users of Vim version 5.7 who open files containing malicious VIM control codes.
4
What types of files are involved in CVE-2001-0408?
CVE-2001-0408 is triggered when a user opens files that contain embedded VIM control codes.
5
Can CVE-2001-0408 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0408 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can convince a user to open a malicious file.