CVE-2008-3294

vim: insecure temporary file usage in configure script

Published Jul 24, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS 4.5% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-3282 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:37 AM
Reserved
Jul 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 24, 2008, 6:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Severity
Public date
Jul 17, 2008, 12:00 AM