CVE-2019-20807
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20807 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.1.0881 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.6 | — |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 | — |
| Starwindsoftware | Command Center | 2 | Build 6003 |
| Starwindsoftware | San \& Nas | 1.0 | Update 1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220812-0003/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4582-1/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220812-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20807?
In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).
How severe is CVE-2019-20807?
CVE-2019-20807 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20807?
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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