CVE-2008-3432 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Vim allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in filenames, requiring user interaction to open malicious files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3432?
CVE-2008-3432 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Vim Vim, published on 10 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3432?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vim Vim.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3432?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-3432 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3432 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Vim Vim
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fqm-grvm-7h89.