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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Red Hat Local Security Checks >> RHSA-2005-010: vim Vulnerability Assessment Details
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RHSA-2005-010: vim |
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Check for the version of the vim packages Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Updated vim packages that fix a modeline vulnerability are now available. VIM (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi screen-based editor. Ciaran McCreesh discovered a modeline vulnerability in VIM. It is possible that a malicious user could create a file containing a specially crafted modeline which could cause arbitrary command execution when viewed by a victim. Please note that this issue only affects users who have modelines and filetype tests enabled, which is not the default. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project has assigned the name CVE-2004-1138 to this issue. All users of VIM are advised to upgrade to these erratum packages, which contain a backported patch for this issue. Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-010.html Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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