CVE-2025-29768
Vim Zip File Data Loss Vulnerability
Description
Vim, a text editor, is vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in versions prior to 9.1.1198. The impact is medium because a user must be made to view such an archive with Vim and then press 'x' on such a strange filename. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1198.
INFO
Published Date :
March 13, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
2.5
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-29768.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f209dcd3defb95bae21b2740910e6aa7bb940531 | |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-693p-m996-3rmf |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Vim, a text editor, is vulnerable to potential data loss with zip.vim and special crafted zip files in versions prior to 9.1.1198. The impact is medium because a user must be made to view such an archive with Vim and then press 'x' on such a strange filename. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.1198. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-88 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f209dcd3defb95bae21b2740910e6aa7bb940531 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-693p-m996-3rmf
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