[ GLSA 202003-04 ] Vim, gVim

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Vim, gVim: Remote execution of arbitrary code (GLSA 202003-04)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: 2020-03-12
Bug(s): #687394
ID: 202003-04

Synopsis

A vulnerability has been found in Vim and gVim concerning how
certain modeline options are treated.


Background

Vim is an efficient, highly configurable improved version of the classic
‘vi’ text editor. gVim is the GUI version of Vim.


Affected Packages

Package: app-editors/vim
Vulnerable: < 8.1.1486
Unaffected: >= 8.1.1486
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: app-editors/gvim
Vulnerable: < 8.1.1486
Unaffected: >= 8.1.1486
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


It was found that the command was not restricted by
the sandbox mode. If modeline was explicitly enabled, opening a specially
crafted text file in vim could result in arbitrary command execution.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file
using Vim or gVim, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Vim users should upgrade to the latest version: