CVE-2001-0409
Low
Description
vim (aka gvim) allows local users to modify files being edited by other users via a symlink attack on the backup and swap files, when the victim is editing the file in a world writable directory.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedJun 18, 2001
First seenJun 18, 2001
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim_development_group vim | 5.7 | — |
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