CVE-2002-1377

CVE-2002-1377 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim Development Group Vim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

vim 6.0 and 6.1, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands using the libcall feature in modelines, which are not sandboxed but may be executed when vim is used to edit a malicious file, as demonstrated using mutt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1377?
vim 6.0 and 6.1, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands using the libcall feature in modelines, which are not sandboxed but may be executed when vim is used to edit a malicious file, as demonstrated using mutt.
How severe is CVE-2002-1377?
CVE-2002-1377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1377 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1377?
CVE-2002-1377 primarily affects Vim Development Group Vim. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1377?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1377 published?
CVE-2002-1377 was published on 2002-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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