Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Vim (Vi IMproved) as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support. These include arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option, OS command injection in the netrw plugin, denial of service and information disclosure through crafted swap files, and command injection in the glob() function. Red Hat has issued an important security advisory addressing these issues with updated Vim packages. The vulnerabilities affect various architectures supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 ELS. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers four distinct vulnerabilities in Vim versions shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support. CVE-2026-25749 allows arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option processing. CVE-2026-28417 involves arbitrary code execution through OS command injection in the netrw plugin. CVE-2026-28421 enables denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap files. CVE-2026-33412 permits arbitrary code execution through command injection in the glob() function. These issues stem from improper input handling leading to code execution or information leakage. The advisory includes updated Vim packages to remediate these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems or cause denial of service and information disclosure. This could compromise system integrity and confidentiality. The impact is rated as high by Red Hat Product Security. No exploits in the wild are currently known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply these official updates promptly to remediate the issues. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying these patches. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Vim (Vi IMproved) as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support. These include arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option, OS command injection in the netrw plugin, denial of service and information disclosure through crafted swap files, and command injection in the glob() function. Red Hat has issued an important security advisory addressing these issues with updated Vim packages. The vulnerabilities affect various architectures supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 ELS. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This advisory covers four distinct vulnerabilities in Vim versions shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support. CVE-2026-25749 allows arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option processing. CVE-2026-28417 involves arbitrary code execution through OS command injection in the netrw plugin. CVE-2026-28421 enables denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap files. CVE-2026-33412 permits arbitrary code execution through command injection in the glob() function. These issues stem from improper input handling leading to code execution or information leakage. The advisory includes updated Vim packages to remediate these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems or cause denial of service and information disclosure. This could compromise system integrity and confidentiality. The impact is rated as high by Red Hat Product Security. No exploits in the wild are currently known.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply these official updates promptly to remediate the issues. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying these patches. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:6617
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-28417","CVE-2026-28421","CVE-2026-33412"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f4e86e29bf47b5007e4c5
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 9:43:34 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 9:54:27 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 5:03:16 AM
Views: 3
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