CVE-2007-2438
High
Description
The sandbox for vim allows dangerous functions such as (1) writefile, (2) feedkeys, and (3) system, which might allow user-assisted attackers to execute shell commands and write files via modelines.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.6
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedMay 2, 2007
First seenMay 2, 2007
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 | 7.0 | — |
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