CVE-2008-3294 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code during Vim builds with Python support by exploiting a race condition in temporary file permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3294?
CVE-2008-3294 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vim Vim, published on 24 Jul 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3294?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vim Vim.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3294?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3294 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-3294 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3294 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vim Vim
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p55-mr3x-rqxj.