Improper input validation in Vim
CVE-2016-1248
vim before patch 8.0.0056 does not properly validate values for the 'filetype', 'syntax' and 'keymap' options, which may result in the execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted modeline is opened.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.253 (97.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Vim
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0
- N/a Vim Before Patch 8.0.0056 — versions vim before patch 8.0.0056
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- security@debian.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@debian.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- security@debian.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@debian.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1248?
- CVE-2016-1248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-11-23.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1248?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-1248 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.