CVE-2008-3294 describes a vulnerability in Vim versions 5.0 through 7.1 when built with Python support. It stems from improper handling of the Makefile-conf temporary file, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating its ownership or permissions during a build process. The vulnerability has a low severity CVSS score of 3.7, requiring local access and high attack complexity, but could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this decade-old vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
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