Vulnerability Description
The Netrw plugin (netrw.vim) in Vim 7.0 and 7.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename used by the (1) "D" (delete) command or (2) b:netrw_curdir variable, as demonstrated using the netrw.v4 and netrw.v5 test cases.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34418
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/20/2
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.v2.htmlPatch
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.v5.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0580.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34418
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/20/2
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.rdancer.org/vulnerablevim-netrw.v2.htmlPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6235?
CVE-2008-6235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Netrw plugin (netrw.vim) in Vim 7.0 and 7.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename used by the (1) "D" (delete) command or (2) b:netrw_...
How severe is CVE-2008-6235?
CVE-2008-6235 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6235?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim.