RHSA-2026:34477: Important: vim security update

Published Jul 1, 2026
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Updated

Important: vim security update

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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

12 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Extension
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/vim<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-common<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-common-debuginfo<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-debuginfo<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-debugsource<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-enhanced<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-enhanced-debuginfo<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-filesystem<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-minimal<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
redhat/vim-minimal-debuginfo<8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.0.1763-19.el8_6.6
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in updated and improved version of the vi editorPatch Important: vim security update
  12. Compensating control

    Apply the Vim security update described in the advisory (includes fixes for CVE-2026-41411, CVE-2026-46483, CVE-2026-35177, and CVE-2026-34982).

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·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:51 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:34477?

The severity of RHSA-2026:34477 is high, with a rating of 7.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:34477?

RHSA-2026:34477 addresses arbitrary command execution via modeline sandbox bypass (CVE-2026-34982) and arbitrary file overwrite via path traversal bypass (CVE-2026-35177).

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:34477?

To fix RHSA-2026:34477, update the vim package to the latest version provided by the Red Hat security update.

4

What systems are affected by RHSA-2026:34477?

RHSA-2026:34477 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 and related vim packages.

5

What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2026:34477?

Not addressing RHSA-2026:34477 could lead to arbitrary command execution and arbitrary file overwrites, compromising system integrity and security.

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