RHSA-2026:34476: Important: vim security update

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

Important: vim security update

Other sources

Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor.Security Fix(es): vim: arbitrary command execution via modeline sandbox bypass (CVE-2026-34982) vim: zip.vim: Vim zip.vim plugin: Arbitrary file overwrite via path traversal bypass (CVE-2026-35177) vim: Vim: Command injection allows arbitrary code execution via malicious tag files (CVE-2026-41411) vim: command injection when decompressing .tgz archives (CVE-2026-46483) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/vim<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-common<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-common-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-debugsource<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-enhanced<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-enhanced-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-filesystem<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-minimal<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-minimal-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-common<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-common-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-debugsource<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-enhanced<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-enhanced-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-minimal<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
redhat/vim-minimal-debuginfo<8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-common to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-common-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-enhanced to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-enhanced-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-filesystem to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-minimal to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/vim-minimal-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-20.el8_8.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:50 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:50 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:34476?

The severity of RHSA-2026:34476 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:34476?

To fix RHSA-2026:34476, apply the recommended security update for vim as detailed in the errata.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:34476?

RHSA-2026:34476 addresses command execution via modeline sandbox bypass and arbitrary file overwrite via path traversal.

4

What are the potential impacts of RHSA-2026:34476?

The impacts of RHSA-2026:34476 include the risk of arbitrary command execution and file overwriting, which can compromise system integrity.

5

Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:34476?

The affected software packages under RHSA-2026:34476 include various versions of redhat/vim-common, redhat/vim-enhanced, and redhat/vim-minimal.

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