CVE-2009-0316

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983), as demonstrated by an erroneous search path for plugin/bike.vim in bicyclerepair.

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.25%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=493937
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=484305
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33447	vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2	mailing list
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html	vendor advisory
http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html	mailing list
https://svn.pardus.org.tr/pardus/2008/applications/editors/vim/files/official/7.2.045
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:047	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48275	vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481565

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0316?: CVE-2009-0316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0316?: To fix CVE-2009-0316, 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-2009-0316 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0316 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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