OS Command Injection in Vim Vim



| Updated: 2020-07-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-20807
CWE-ID CWE-78
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) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU30281

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20807

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.1.0000 - 8.1.0880

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.html
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289


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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