CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1000382: Infoleak

First published: Tue Oct 31 2017(Updated: )

VIM version 8.0.1187 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a swap file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME].swp") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the vi binary.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Vim<=8.0.1187

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000382?

    CVE-2017-1000382 has a medium severity rating due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1000382?

    To fix CVE-2017-1000382, update VIM to version 8.0.1190 or later where this issue is resolved.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000382?

    CVE-2017-1000382 affects VIM versions up to 8.0.1187 inclusively.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-1000382 have on my system?

    CVE-2017-1000382 allows the creation of swap files that may be world readable, leading to potential data leaks.

  • Is VIM running with elevated user privileges a risk for CVE-2017-1000382?

    Yes, if VIM is run with elevated privileges, CVE-2017-1000382 increases the risk of exposing sensitive files to unintended users.

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