CVE-2009-0316
First published: Wed Aug 06 2008(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983), as demonstrated by an erroneous search path for plugin/bike.vim in bicyclerepair.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | <=7.2 | |
| Vim | =1.0 | |
| Vim | =1.22 | |
| Vim | =3.0 | |
| Vim | =4.0 | |
| Vim | =5.0 | |
| Vim | =5.1 | |
| Vim | =5.2 | |
| Vim | =5.3 | |
| Vim | =5.4 | |
| Vim | =5.5 | |
| Vim | =5.6 | |
| Vim | =5.7 | |
| Vim | =5.8 | |
| Vim | =6.0 | |
| Vim | =6.1 | |
| Vim | =6.2 | |
| Vim | =6.3 | |
| Vim | =6.4 | |
| Vim | =7.0 | |
| Vim | =7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481565
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=484305
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33447
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=493937
- https://svn.pardus.org.tr/pardus/2008/applications/editors/vim/files/official/7.2.045
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:047
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48275
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=pythonpath.diff;att=1;bug=504251
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-0316
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-5983
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-0316
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=481565#c3
- http://vim.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/vim/vim7/src/if_python.c?r1=1124&r2=1257
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/ftp:/ftp.vim.org/pub/vim/patches/7.2/7.2.045
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0316 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0316
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-0316.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0316?
CVE-2009-0316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0316?
To fix CVE-2009-0316, update Vim to version 7.2.045 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0316?
CVE-2009-0316 affects local users of Vim versions prior to 7.2.045 who can place malicious Python files in the current working directory.
What exploit mechanism is used in CVE-2009-0316?
CVE-2009-0316 exploits the untrusted search path vulnerability through the PySys_SetArgv function.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2009-0316?
No, CVE-2009-0316 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the Vim application on the machine.
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