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CVE-2018-11319

7.5 · HIGH

Syntastic (aka vim-syntastic) through 3.9.0 does not properly handle searches for configuration files (it searches the current directory up to potentially the root).

Published May 20, 2018CWE-22EPSS 2.86%

Overview

CVE-2018-11319 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Syntastic (aka vim-syntastic) through 3.9.0 does not properly handle searches for configuration files (it searches the current directory up to potentially the root). This improper handling might be exploited for arbitrary code execution via a malicious gcc plugin, if an attacker has write access to a directory that is a parent of the base directory of the project being checked. NOTE: exploitation is more difficult after 3.8.0 because filename prediction may be needed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refbugs.debian.org/894736GitHubgithub.com/vim-syntastic/syntastic/commit/6d7c0b394e001233dd09ec473fbea2002c72632fGitHubgithub.com/vim-syntastic/syntastic/issues/2170Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00036.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4261Refbugs.debian.org/894736GitHubgithub.com/vim-syntastic/syntastic/commit/6d7c0b394e001233dd09ec473fbea2002c72632fGitHubgithub.com/vim-syntastic/syntastic/issues/2170Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00036.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4261

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11319?

CVE-2018-11319 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-11319?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-11319?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2018-11319?

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