USN-4016-1: Vim vulnerabilities

Published Jun 11, 2019
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Updated

It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-5953) It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-12735)

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=19.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-common<2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=19.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gui-common<2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=19.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-runtime<2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=19.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-common<2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gui-common<2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-runtime<2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-common<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gui-common<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-runtime<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-common<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gui-common<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-runtime<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-runtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.0320-1ubuntu3.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-runtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1766-1ubuntu1.1
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-runtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
  15. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-runtime to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3

Event History

Jun 11, 2019
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-4016-1?

The severity of USN-4016-1 is classified as high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-4016-1?

To fix USN-4016-1, upgrade to the corrected versions of the affected packages listed in the advisory.

3

Which systems are affected by USN-4016-1?

USN-4016-1 primarily affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS users.

4

What kind of vulnerability is USN-4016-1?

USN-4016-1 describes a vulnerability in Vim that can lead to arbitrary code execution when handling certain files.

5

How can I mitigate risks associated with USN-4016-1?

Risks associated with USN-4016-1 can be mitigated by applying the recommended updates and avoiding the use of untrusted files in Vim.

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