vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing

A flaw was found in Vim, an open source, command line text editor. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag file resolution logic when processing the 'helpfile' option. A local user could exploit this by providing a specially crafted 'helpfile' option value, leading to a heap...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin

A flaw was found in Vim, an open-source command-line text editor. Specifically, an operating system OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL, such as one using the scp://...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function

A flaw was found in Vim. By including a newline character in a pattern passed to Vim's glob function, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This command injection vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution, depending on the user's shell settings...

vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file

A flaw was found in Vim. This vulnerability, a heap-buffer-overflow and a segmentation fault, exists in the swap file recovery logic. A local attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted swap file. This could lead to a denial of service DoS or potentially information disclosure...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin

A flaw was found in Vim, an open-source command-line text editor. Specifically, an operating system OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL, such as one using the scp://...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update

An update for vim is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Service. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as havin...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function

A flaw was found in Vim. By including a newline character in a pattern passed to Vim's glob function, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This command injection vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution, depending on the user's shell settings...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing

A flaw was found in Vim, an open source, command line text editor. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag file resolution logic when processing the 'helpfile' option. A local user could exploit this by providing a specially crafted 'helpfile' option value, leading to a heap...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update

An update for vim is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin

A flaw was found in Vim, an open-source command-line text editor. Specifically, an operating system OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL, such as one using the scp://...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing

A flaw was found in Vim, an open source, command line text editor. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag file resolution logic when processing the 'helpfile' option. A local user could exploit this by providing a specially crafted 'helpfile' option value, leading to a heap...

vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file

A flaw was found in Vim. This vulnerability, a heap-buffer-overflow and a segmentation fault, exists in the swap file recovery logic. A local attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted swap file. This could lead to a denial of service DoS or potentially information disclosure...

vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file

A flaw was found in Vim. This vulnerability, a heap-buffer-overflow and a segmentation fault, exists in the swap file recovery logic. A local attacker could exploit this by providing a specially crafted swap file. This could lead to a denial of service DoS or potentially information disclosure...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update

An update for vim is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System CVSS base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for eac...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing

A flaw was found in Vim, an open source, command line text editor. This heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tag file resolution logic when processing the 'helpfile' option. A local user could exploit this by providing a specially crafted 'helpfile' option value, leading to a heap...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function

A flaw was found in Vim. By including a newline character in a pattern passed to Vim's glob function, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This command injection vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution, depending on the user's shell settings...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin

A flaw was found in Vim, an open-source command-line text editor. Specifically, an operating system OS command injection vulnerability exists in the netrw standard plugin. A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted URL, such as one using the scp://...

vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function

A flaw was found in Vim. By including a newline character in a pattern passed to Vim's glob function, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This command injection vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution, depending on the user's shell settings...

Important: Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update

An update for vim is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Extended Lifecycle Support - EXTENSION. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System CVSS base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is...

Important: vim security update

Vim Vi IMproved is an updated and improved version of the vi editor. Security Fixes: vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin CVE-2026-28417 vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file CVE-2026-28421 vim: Vim: Arbitrary code...