CVE-2016-1248
UnknownEPSS 25.50%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vim before patch 8.0.0056 does not properly validate values for the 'filetype', 'syntax' and 'keymap' options, which may result in the execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted modeline is opened.. EPSS estimates a 25.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vim before patch 8.0.0056 does not properly validate values for the 'filetype', 'syntax' and 'keymap' options, which may result in the execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted modeline is opened.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | <= 8.0.0055 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/22/20Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-vim/vim.git/tree/debian/changelogPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/neovim/neovim/commit/4fad66fbe637818b6b3d6bc5d21923ba72795040Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d0b5138ba4bccff8a744c99836041ef6322ed39aPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.0.0056Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/11/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2016/msg00305.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/22/20Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/pkg-vim/vim.git/tree/debian/changelogPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/neovim/neovim/commit/4fad66fbe637818b6b3d6bc5d21923ba72795040Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d0b5138ba4bccff8a744c99836041ef6322ed39aPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.0.0056Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2016/11/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2016/msg00305.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1248?
vim before patch 8.0.0056 does not properly validate values for the 'filetype', 'syntax' and 'keymap' options, which may result in the execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted modeline is opened.
How severe is CVE-2016-1248?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 25.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1248?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-1248?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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