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CVE-2008-3432

MediumPublished

Heap-based buffer overflow in the mch_expand_wildcards function in os_unix.c in Vim 6.2 and 6.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via...

Published: Oct 10, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Jan 29, 2005

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

8.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 94.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the mch_expand_wildcards function in os_unix.c in Vim 6.2 and 6.3 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in filenames, as demonstrated by the netrw.v3 test case.

Sources

Vim - 'mch_expand_wildcards()' Heap Buffer OverflowExploit
Brian Hirt · linux · Jan 29, 2005

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