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CVE-2004-1138

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2004-1138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Vim Development GroupVim5.0
Vim Development GroupVim5.1
Vim Development GroupVim5.2
Vim Development GroupVim5.3
Vim Development GroupVim5.4
Vim Development GroupVim5.5
Vim Development GroupVim5.6
Vim Development GroupVim5.7
Vim Development GroupVim5.8
Vim Development GroupVim6.0
Vim Development GroupVim6.1
Vim Development GroupVim6.2
Vim Development GroupVim6.3.011
Vim Development GroupVim6.3.025
Vim Development GroupVim6.3.030
Vim Development GroupVim6.3.044

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1138?
VIM before 6.3 and gVim before 6.3 allow local users to execute arbitrary commands via a file containing a crafted modeline that is executed when the file is viewed using options such as (1) termcap, (2) printdevice, (3) titleold, (4) filetype, (5) syntax, (6) backupext, (7) keymap, (8) patchmode, or (9) langmenu.
How severe is CVE-2004-1138?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1138?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST