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