VIM version 8.0.1187 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a swap file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME].swp") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the vi binary.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=120 | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-10-31 13:29
Updated : 2017-11-27 08:24
NVD link : CVE-2017-1000382
Mitre link : CVE-2017-1000382
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
vim
- vim