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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CVE-2007-2953 is considered to have a medium severity as it allows user-assisted remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-2953, upgrade to Vim version 7.2 or later, which addresses this format string vulnerability.
Vim 6.4 and earlier, as well as Vim 7.0 through 7.1.38, are affected by CVE-2007-2953.
CVE-2007-2953 is a format string vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Yes, CVE-2007-2953 requires user interaction as it involves user-assisted remote attacks via crafted help files.