https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q1/210: [vim-security] potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in Vim < v9.1.1198

Published Mar 13, 2025
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
vim Vim<9.1.1198

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12345?

The severity of CVE-2025-12345 is classified as medium due to the potential for data loss with specially crafted zip files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12345?

To fix CVE-2025-12345, update Vim to version 9.1.1198 or later.

3

What versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2025-12345?

CVE-2025-12345 affects Vim versions prior to 9.1.1198.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-12345?

The potential consequences of CVE-2025-12345 include data loss when unzipping specially crafted zip files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-12345?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2025-12345 is to avoid using zip.vim with files that have names starting with a dash.

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