Vim up to 7.2 PySys_SetArgv memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Vim up to 7.2. The affected element is the function PySys_SetArgv. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-0316. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Vim up to 7.2 (Word Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function PySys_SetArgv. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983), as demonstrated by an erroneous search path for plugin/bike.vim in bicyclerepair.

The bug was discovered 01/26/2009. The weakness was shared 01/28/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at svn.pardus.org.tr. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-0316 since 01/27/2009. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 36407 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : vim (MDVSA-2009:047-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117331 (Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2010-002 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2010-03-29-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48275), Tenable (36407), SecurityFocus (BID 33447†), OSVDB (53373†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21288†). The entries VDB-46127, VDB-46126, VDB-46124 and VDB-46123 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 36407
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : vim (MDVSA-2009:047-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 102039
OpenVAS Name: get_kb_item(ssh/login/osx_name
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Vim 3.0

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01/26/2009 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: svn.pardus.org.tr
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-0316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46129
X-Force: 48275
SecurityFocus: 33447 - Vim 'PySys_SetArgv' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 53373 - Python PySys_SetArgv() function privilege escalation
Vulnerability Center: 21288 - VIM Development Group Vim <7.2.045 Python PySys_SetArgv Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

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Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 02/02/2025 04:10
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (76), 08/30/2019 17:53 (4), 02/02/2025 04:10 (20)
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