Description
The Netrw plugin (netrw.vim) in Vim 7.0 and 7.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename used by the (1) "D" (delete) command or (2) b:netrw_curdir variable, as demonstrated using the netrw.v4 and netrw.v5 test cases.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-6205 | The Netrw plugin (netrw.vim) in Vim 7.0 and 7.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename used by the (1) "D" (delete) command or (2) b:netrw_curdir variable, as demonstrated using the netrw.v4 and netrw.v5 test cases. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T11:20:25.540Z
Reserved: 2009-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-6235
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-02-21T23:30:00.233
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-6235
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD