CVE-2001-0408

Description

vim (aka gvim) processes VIM control codes that are embedded in a file, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands when another user opens a file containing malicious VIM control codes.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.70% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory novell.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-014.0.txt	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6259	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-008.html	patch vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98593106111968&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2510	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-035.php3	vendor advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_012_vim.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0408?: CVE-2001-0408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0408?: To fix CVE-2001-0408, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0408 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0408 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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