CVE-2008-6235
Critical
Description
The Netrw plugin (netrw.vim) in Vim 7.0 and 7.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename used by the (1) "D" (delete) command or (2) b:netrw_curdir variable, as demonstrated using the netrw.v4 and netrw.v5 test cases.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedFeb 21, 2009
First seenFeb 21, 2009
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | 7.0, 7.1 | — |
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