Security restrictions bypass in Vim



| Updated: 2020-08-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9769
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Vim.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33139

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9769

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Vim. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.1.1800 - 8.1.1849

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/HT211100


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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