Описание
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1552, a path traversal issue in Vim’s tar.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted tar archives. Impact is low because this exploit requires direct user interaction. However, successfully exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive. The victim must edit such a file using Vim which will reveal the filename and the file content, a careful user may suspect some strange things going on. Successful exploitation could results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Version 9.1.1552 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
A path traversal flaw was found in Vim. Successful exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive.
Отчет
Within regulated environments, a combination of the following controls acts as a significant barrier to the successful exploitation of a CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability and therefore downgrades the severity of this particular CVE from Moderate to Low. Input validation enforces strict path constraints, rejecting directory traversal attempts or unauthorized file access. Runtime environments restrict code execution to predefined privilege levels, preventing escalation from traversal exploits. Configuration settings limit accessible directories and enforce execution boundaries to reduce the influence of user input on file system behavior. Application components are developed and validated against secure coding standards that explicitly prevent path manipulation, further minimizing exploitation risk.
Меры по смягчению последствий
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | vim | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | vim | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | vim | Out of support scope | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | vim | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | vim | Affected | ||
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | rhcos | Fix deferred |
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Дополнительная информация
Статус:
4.1 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1552, a path traversal issue in Vim’s tar.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted tar archives. Impact is low because this exploit requires direct user interaction. However, successfully exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive. The victim must edit such a file using Vim which will reveal the filename and the file content, a careful user may suspect some strange things going on. Successful exploitation could results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Version 9.1.1552 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1.1552, a path traversal issue in Vim’s tar.vim plugin can allow overwriting of arbitrary files when opening specially crafted tar archives. Impact is low because this exploit requires direct user interaction. However, successfully exploitation can lead to overwriting sensitive files or placing executable code in privileged locations, depending on the permissions of the process editing the archive. The victim must edit such a file using Vim which will reveal the filename and the file content, a careful user may suspect some strange things going on. Successful exploitation could results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Version 9.1.1552 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Vim has path traversial issue with tar.vim and special crafted tar files
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.1. ...
Уязвимость текстового редактора vim, связанная с неверным ограничением имени пути к каталогу с ограниченным доступом, позволяющая нарушителю выполнить произвольные команды
4.1 Medium
CVSS3