CVE-2001-0408
CVE-2001-0408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Vim Development Group Vim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vim (aka gvim) processes VIM control codes that are embedded in a file, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands when another user opens a file containing malicious VIM control codes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0408?
- vim (aka gvim) processes VIM control codes that are embedded in a file, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands when another user opens a file containing malicious VIM control codes.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0408?
- CVE-2001-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0408 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0408?
- CVE-2001-0408 affects Vim Development Group Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0408?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0408 published?
- CVE-2001-0408 was published on 2001-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98593106111968&w=2
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-014.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-035.php3
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_012_vim.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2510
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6259
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vim_development_group:vim:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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