vim 6.4/7.1.314 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in vim 6.4/7.1.314. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-2712. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vim 6.4/7.1.314 (Word Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vim 7.1.314, 6.4, and other versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via Vim scripts that do not properly sanitize inputs before invoking the execute or system functions, as demonstrated using (1) filetype.vim, (3) xpm.vim, (4) gzip_vim, and (5) netrw. NOTE: the originally reported version was 7.1.314, but the researcher actually found this set of issues in 7.1.298. NOTE: the zipplugin issue (originally vector 2 in this identifier) has been subsumed by CVE-2008-3075.

The bug was discovered 06/13/2008. The weakness was released 06/16/2008 by Jan Minar (Website). The advisory is shared for download at rdancer.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-2712 since 06/16/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33240 (FreeBSD : vim -- Vim Shell Command Injection Vulnerabilities (30866e6c-3c6d-11dd-98c9-00163e000016)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175157 (Debian Security Update for Vim (DSA-1733)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 10 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43083), Exploit-DB (31911), Tenable (33240), SecurityFocus (BID 29715†) and OSVDB (51435†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-46698, VDB-46697, VDB-46696 and VDB-44083. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 33240
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : vim -- Vim Shell Command Injection Vulnerabilities (30866e6c-3c6d-11dd-98c9-00163e000016)
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OpenVAS ID: 63500
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1733-1 (vim)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/16/2008 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rdancer.org
Researcher: Jan Minar
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-2712 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2712
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3736

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X-Force: 43083 - Vim multiple scripts command execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 29715 - Vim Vim Script Multiple Command Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 30731
OSVDB: 51435 - Vim execute/system Function Arbitrary Command Execution
SecurityTracker: 1020293
Vulnerability Center: 18703 - Vim Vulnerability Allows User-Assisted Remote Attackers to Executer Arbitrary Code via Vim Scripts, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-1851

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2008 16:11
Updated: 12/26/2024 11:26
Changes: 06/19/2008 16:11 (101), 08/12/2019 09:34 (1), 12/26/2024 11:26 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:813:103

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