CVE-2005-2368: OS Command Injection
First published: Tue Jul 26 2005(Updated: )
vim 6.3 before 6.3.082, with modelines enabled, allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) glob or (2) expand commands of a foldexpr expression for calculating fold levels.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3.011 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3.081 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3.025 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3.044 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =6.3.030 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-July/035402.html
- http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_5.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14374
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-745.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11302
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2368?
CVE-2005-2368 has a moderate severity as it allows external attackers to execute arbitrary commands under certain conditions.
Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2005-2368?
CVE-2005-2368 affects Vim versions 6.3 and earlier up to 6.3.081.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2005-2368?
You can mitigate CVE-2005-2368 by disabling modelines in your Vim configuration or upgrading to a patched version of Vim.
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-2368?
CVE-2005-2368 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands via specially crafted Vim scripts.
Is CVE-2005-2368 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2005-2368 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it was disclosed in 2005, and fixes are available.
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