CVE-2017-1000382

Name: CVE-2017-1000382
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-31T20:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1000382 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VIM version 8.0.1187 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a swap file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME].swp") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the vi binary.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VIM version 8.0.1187 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a swap file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME].swp") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the vi binary.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	<= 8.0.1187

References

http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=120Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=120Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000382?

How severe is CVE-2017-1000382?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000382 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000382?

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