Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983), as demonstrated by an erroneous search path for plugin/bike.vim in bicyclerepair.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | <= 7.2 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=484305
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=493937
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:047
- http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33447
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481565
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48275
- https://svn.pardus.org.tr/pardus/2008/applications/editors/vim/files/official/7.
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=484305
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=493937
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0316?
CVE-2009-0316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0316?
CVE-2009-0316 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim.