CVE-2025-29768

Vim vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files

Description

Vim, a text editor, is vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in versions prior to 9.1.1198. The impact is medium because a user must be made to view such an archive with Vim and then press 'x' on such a strange filename. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1198.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: vim vim
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-693p-m996-3rmf vendor advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f209dcd3defb95bae21b2740910e6aa7bb940531 patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250502-0001/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29768?
CVE-2025-29768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29768?
To fix CVE-2025-29768, 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-2025-29768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-29768 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-29768?
CVE-2025-29768 affects vim vim.
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