CVE-2008-3432 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the mch_expand_wildcards function of Vim versions 6.2 and 6.3. This vulnerability allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting filenames containing shell metacharacters. It carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with a network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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