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CVE-2001-0408 Detail

Description

vim (aka gvim) processes VIM control codes that are embedded in a file, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands when another user opens a file containing malicious VIM control codes.


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CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:

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Hyperlink Resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98593106111968&w=2
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-014.0.txt Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-035.php3
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_012_vim.html
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-008.html Patch  Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2510 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6259

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2001-0408
NVD Published Date:
06/18/2001
NVD Last Modified:
10/09/2017
Source:
MITRE