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CVE-2008-3294

src/configure.in in Vim 5.0 through 7.1, when used for a build with Python support, does not ensure that the Makefile-co

src/configure.in in Vim 5.0 through 7.1, when used for a build with Python support, does not ensure that the Makefile-conf temporary file has the intended ownership and permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying this file during a time window, or by creating it ahead of time with permissions that prevent its modification by configure.

LOW · CVSS 3.7 EPSS 0.00156
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Weakness Classification

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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Affected Products & Versions

1
vimall versions
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Scoring & Timeline

3.7
LOW · CVSS v2 (legacy) · cve@mitre.org
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD24 Jul 2008 · 06:41 PM
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References & Sources

11
Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jul/0312.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31159Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494532/100/0/threaded
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