QID 378738

QID 378738: VIM tool Classic Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Generic)

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in VIM v.8.1.2135 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the operand parameter.

Affected Version
VIM v.8.1.2135

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
This checks version of VIM tool independently.

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to compromise the system.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

To resolve this issue, upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch
here.

Vendor References

CVEs related to QID 378738

CVE-2020-20703 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
vim			github.com/vim/vim/issues/5041

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