CVE-2008-3432: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 15 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the mch_expand_wildcards function in os_unix.c in Vim 6.2 and 6.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in filenames, as demonstrated by the netrw.v3 test case.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | =6.2 | |
| Vim | =6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/15/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/01/1
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33410
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-001.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0617.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30648
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=455455
- 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/2008/2780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32858
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44722
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5987
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11203
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502322/100/0/threaded
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.tar.bz2
- http://vim.cvs.sourceforge.net/vim/vim/src/os_unix.c?view=log#rev1.104
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/ftp:/ftp.vim.org/pub/vim/patches/6.2.429
- http://vim.cvs.sourceforge.net/vim/vim/src/os_unix.c?view=log#rev1.111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/ftp:/ftp.vim.org/pub/vim/patches/6.3/6.3.059
- http://vim.cvs.sourceforge.net/vim/vim7/src/os_unix.c?r1=1.49&r2=1.50
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0617.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3432?
CVE-2008-3432 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3432?
To fix CVE-2008-3432, upgrade Vim to version 6.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-3432?
CVE-2008-3432 affects Vim versions 6.2 and 6.3 running on Unix-like operating systems.
Can CVE-2008-3432 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-3432 requires user assistance for exploitation, typically through crafted filenames.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2008-3432?
The attack vector for CVE-2008-3432 involves shell metacharacters in filenames leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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