VIM version 8.0.1187 (and other versions most likely) ignores umask when creating a swap file ("[ORIGINAL_FILENAME].swp") resulting in files that may be world readable or otherwise accessible in ways not intended by the user running the vi binary.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=120 | Third Party Advisory |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/31/1 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2017-10-31 20:29
Updated : 2024-02-04 19:29
NVD link : CVE-2017-1000382
Mitre link : CVE-2017-1000382
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-1000382
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Products Affected
vim
- vim
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor