#VU33141 Integer overflow in Vim - CVE-2017-6350
Published: August 3, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU33141
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6350
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Vim
Vim
Software vendor:
Vim.org
Vim.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when reading undo files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted undo file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96448
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037949
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0c8485f0e4931463c0f7986e1ea84a7d79f10c75
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/vim_dev/L_dOHOOiQ5Q
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/vim_dev/QPZc0CY9j3Y
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-26
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/