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
·Updated
Affected Software
1 affected component
vim Vim<9.1.1198
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-12345?
To fix CVE-2025-12345, update Vim to version 9.1.1198 or later.
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What versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2025-12345?
CVE-2025-12345 affects Vim versions prior to 9.1.1198.
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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.
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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.