SB2025030201 - Remote code execution in Vim



SB2025030201 - Remote code execution in Vim

Published: March 2, 2025 Updated: March 5, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025030201
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-27423)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the tar.vim plugin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted tar file and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.