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CVE-2008-3294

3.7 · LOW

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 lo…

Published Jul 24, 2008vimCWE-94EPSS 4.50%

Overview

CVE-2008-3294 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vim vim. It was published on July 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vim. Update vim to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jul/0312.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31159Refsecunia.com/advisories/32222Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT3216Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494532/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494535/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494736/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2146/references

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3294?

CVE-2008-3294 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting vim vim. It was published on July 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-3294?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3294?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vim. Update vim to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3294?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3294 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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