Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

BID:30254

Info

Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 30254
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 16 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 17 2008 07:18PM
Credit: Jan Minár
Vulnerable: Dr Chip netrw 127
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

Netrw is prone to a command-execution vulnerability because the application fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data.

Successfully exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the user running the affected application.

Netrw 127 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Netrw Vim Script 's:BrowserMaps()' Command Execution Vulnerability

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