Executive Summary
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Title | vim security update |
| Informations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | RHSA-2005:036 | First vendor Publication | 2005-02-15 |
| Vendor | RedHat | Last vendor Modification | 2005-02-15 |
| Severity (Vendor) | Low | Revision | 01 |
Security-Database Scoring CVSS v3
| Cvss vector : N/A | |||
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| Overall CVSS Score | NA | ||
| Base Score | NA | Environmental Score | NA |
| impact SubScore | NA | Temporal Score | NA |
| Exploitabality Sub Score | NA | ||
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Security-Database Scoring CVSS v2
| Cvss vector : (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | |||
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| Cvss Base Score | 7.2 | Attack Range | Local |
| Cvss Impact Score | 10 | Attack Complexity | Low |
| Cvss Expoit Score | 3.9 | Authentication | None Required |
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Detail
| Problem Description: Updated vim packages that fix security vulnerabilities are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4. This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. 2. Relevant releases/architectures: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 - i386, ia64, ppc, s390, s390x, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 - i386, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 - i386, ia64, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 - i386, ia64, x86_64 3. Problem description: VIM (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi screen-based editor. Ciaran McCreesh discovered a modeline vulnerability in VIM. An attacker could create a text file containing a specially crafted modeline which could cause arbitrary command execution when viewed by a victim using VIM. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project has assigned the name CAN-2004-1138 to this issue. Please note that this issue only affects users who have modelines and filetype plugins enabled, which is not the default. The Debian Security Audit Project discovered an insecure temporary file usage in VIM. A local user could overwrite or create files as a different user who happens to run one of the the vulnerable utilities. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2005-0069 to this issue. All users of VIM are advised to upgrade to these erratum packages, which contain backported patches for these issues. 4. Solution: Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/ 5. Bug IDs fixed (http://bugzilla.redhat.com/): 144187 - CAN-2004-1138 vim arbitrary command execution vulnerability 144880 - CAN-2005-0069 vim unsafe temporary file usage. |
Original Source
| Url : https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-036.html |
OVAL Definitions
| Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9402 | |||
| Oval ID: | oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9402 | ||
| Title: | The (1) tcltags or (2) vimspell.sh scripts in vim 6.3 allow local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. | ||
| Description: | The (1) tcltags or (2) vimspell.sh scripts in vim 6.3 allow local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. | ||
| Family: | unix | Class: | vulnerability |
| Reference(s): | CVE-2005-0069 | Version: | 5 |
| Platform(s): | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 CentOS Linux 3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 CentOS Linux 4 Oracle Linux 4 | Product(s): | |
| Definition Synopsis: | |||
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| Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9571 | |||
| Oval ID: | oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9571 | ||
| Title: | VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu. | ||
| Description: | VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu. | ||
| Family: | unix | Class: | vulnerability |
| Reference(s): | CVE-2004-1138 | Version: | 5 |
| Platform(s): | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 CentOS Linux 3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 CentOS Linux 4 Oracle Linux 4 | Product(s): | |
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CPE : Common Platform Enumeration
OpenVAS Exploits
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008-09-24 | Name : Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200412-10 (vim) File : nvt/glsa_200412_10.nasl |
| 2008-09-04 | Name : FreeBSD Ports: vim, vim-lite, vim+ruby File : nvt/freebsd_vim.nasl |
Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB)
| Id | Description |
|---|---|
| 12883 | Vim vimspell.sh Script Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite Vim contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered due to the tclflags and vimspell.sh scripts creating temporary files insecurely allowing an attacker to create symlinks and overwrite arbitrary files. This flaw may lead to a loss of Integrity and/or Availability. |
| 12882 | Vim tcltags Script Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite The tcltags script distributed with vim uses an insecure method to create temporary files. This could allow an attacker to read or possibly change files without appropriate permissions, resulting in a loss of integrity. |
| 12420 | Vim / Gvim Modelines Arbitrary Command Execution |
Nessus® Vulnerability Scanner
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2006-01-15 | Name : The remote Ubuntu host is missing one or more security-related patches. File : ubuntu_USN-52-1.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2006-01-15 | Name : The remote Ubuntu host is missing one or more security-related patches. File : ubuntu_USN-61-1.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-07-13 | Name : The remote FreeBSD host is missing one or more security-related updates. File : freebsd_pkg_bd9fc2bf5ffe11d9a11a000a95bc6fae.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-02-22 | Name : The remote Red Hat host is missing one or more security updates. File : redhat-RHSA-2005-036.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-02-18 | Name : The remote Red Hat host is missing one or more security updates. File : redhat-RHSA-2005-122.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-02-03 | Name : The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing one or more security updates. File : mandrake_MDKSA-2005-029.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-01-07 | Name : The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing one or more security updates. File : mandrake_MDKSA-2005-003.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2005-01-06 | Name : The remote Red Hat host is missing one or more security updates. File : redhat-RHSA-2005-010.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
| 2004-12-15 | Name : The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches. File : gentoo_GLSA-200412-10.nasl - Type : ACT_GATHER_INFO |
Alert History
| Date | Informations |
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| 2014-02-17 11:48:55 |
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