CVE-2008-3294

Name: CVE-2008-3294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-24T18:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. src/configure.in in Vim 5.0 through 7.1, when used for a build with Python support, does not ensure that the Makefile-conf temporary file has the intended ownership and permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying this file during a time window, or by creating it ahead of time with permissions that prevent its modification by configure.. EPSS estimates a 4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

src/configure.in in Vim 5.0 through 7.1, when used for a build with Python support, does not ensure that the Makefile-conf temporary file has the intended ownership and permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying this file during a time window, or by creating it ahead of time with permissions that prevent its modification by configure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.50%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	5.0
Vim	Vim	5.1
Vim	Vim	5.2
Vim	Vim	5.3
Vim	Vim	5.4
Vim	Vim	5.5
Vim	Vim	5.6
Vim	Vim	5.7
Vim	Vim	5.8
Vim	Vim	6.0
Vim	Vim	6.1
Vim	Vim	6.2
Vim	Vim	6.3
Vim	Vim	6.4
Vim	Vim	7.0
Vim	Vim	7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3294?

How severe is CVE-2008-3294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3294?

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Source: NVD / NIST

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	5.0
Vim	Vim	5.1
Vim	Vim	5.2
Vim	Vim	5.3
Vim	Vim	5.4
Vim	Vim	5.5
Vim	Vim	5.6
Vim	Vim	5.7
Vim	Vim	5.8
Vim	Vim	6.0
Vim	Vim	6.1
Vim	Vim	6.2
Vim	Vim	6.3
Vim	Vim	6.4
Vim	Vim	7.0
Vim	Vim	7.1

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	5.0
Vim	Vim	5.1
Vim	Vim	5.2
Vim	Vim	5.3
Vim	Vim	5.4
Vim	Vim	5.5
Vim	Vim	5.6
Vim	Vim	5.7
Vim	Vim	5.8
Vim	Vim	6.0
Vim	Vim	6.1
Vim	Vim	6.2
Vim	Vim	6.3
Vim	Vim	6.4
Vim	Vim	7.0
Vim	Vim	7.1

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	5.0
Vim	Vim	5.1
Vim	Vim	5.2
Vim	Vim	5.3
Vim	Vim	5.4
Vim	Vim	5.5
Vim	Vim	5.6
Vim	Vim	5.7
Vim	Vim	5.8
Vim	Vim	6.0
Vim	Vim	6.1
Vim	Vim	6.2
Vim	Vim	6.3
Vim	Vim	6.4
Vim	Vim	7.0
Vim	Vim	7.1