CVE-2007-2953
First published: Tue Jul 31 2007(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the helptags_one function in src/ex_cmds.c in Vim 6.4 and earlier, and 7.x up to 7.1, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a help-tags tag in a help file, related to the helptags command.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim by Vim Development Group | <=6.4 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =7.0 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =7.1 | |
| Vim by Vim Development Group | =7.1.38 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-66/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25941
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1595
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1364
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:168
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_18_sr.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0026/
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-505-1
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-August/001770.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26285
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26594
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26653
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26674
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26522
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-001.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33410
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0617.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:236
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0580.html
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0004.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0904
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0033
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2687
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32858
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35655
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6463
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11549
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502322/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475076/100/100/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2953?
CVE-2007-2953 is considered to have a medium severity as it allows user-assisted remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2007-2953?
To fix CVE-2007-2953, upgrade to Vim version 7.2 or later, which addresses this format string vulnerability.
Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2007-2953?
Vim 6.4 and earlier, as well as Vim 7.0 through 7.1.38, are affected by CVE-2007-2953.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2953?
CVE-2007-2953 is a format string vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2007-2953 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2007-2953 requires user interaction as it involves user-assisted remote attacks via crafted help files.
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- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/vim development group
- canonical/vim by vim development group
- version/vim by vim development group/6.4
- version/vim by vim development group/7.0
- version/vim by vim development group/7.1
- version/vim by vim development group/7.1.38