SB2017071805 - Arch Linux update for vim
Published: July 18, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071805
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11109)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to invalid free when processing source files in VIM. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted source file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.