Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in Vim (Vi IMproved) as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. 0 and related distributions. These include arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option, OS command injection in the netrw plugin, command injection in the glob() function, and denial of service with information disclosure via crafted swap files. Red Hat has released an important security update addressing these issues. The vulnerabilities are rated with a high security impact. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but the vendor has issued patches to remediate these flaws.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers four distinct vulnerabilities in Vim affecting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 variants: CVE-2026-25749 allows arbitrary code execution through the 'helpfile' option processing; CVE-2026-28417 involves arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin; CVE-2026-28421 permits denial of service and information disclosure through crafted swap files; and CVE-2026-33412 enables arbitrary code execution via command injection in the glob() function. These vulnerabilities stem from improper input handling and command injection weaknesses (CWE-120, CWE-78). Red Hat has issued updated Vim packages to fix these issues.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Additionally, one vulnerability can cause denial of service and information disclosure. The impact is significant given Vim's widespread use as a text editor on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages that address all identified vulnerabilities. Users and administrators should apply the security update referenced in advisory RHSA-2026:6619 promptly. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor beyond applying the official patch.
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 9. 0 and related distributions. These include arbitrary code execution via the 'helpfile' option, OS command injection in the netrw plugin, command injection in the glob() function, and denial of service with information disclosure via crafted swap files. Red Hat has released an important security update addressing these issues. The vulnerabilities are rated with a high security impact. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but the vendor has issued patches to remediate these flaws.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This advisory covers four distinct vulnerabilities in Vim affecting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 variants: CVE-2026-25749 allows arbitrary code execution through the 'helpfile' option processing; CVE-2026-28417 involves arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin; CVE-2026-28421 permits denial of service and information disclosure through crafted swap files; and CVE-2026-33412 enables arbitrary code execution via command injection in the glob() function. These vulnerabilities stem from improper input handling and command injection weaknesses (CWE-120, CWE-78). Red Hat has issued updated Vim packages to fix these issues.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Additionally, one vulnerability can cause denial of service and information disclosure. The impact is significant given Vim's widespread use as a text editor on Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages that address all identified vulnerabilities. Users and administrators should apply the security update referenced in advisory RHSA-2026:6619 promptly. Detailed update instructions are available at https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:6619
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-28417","CVE-2026-28421","CVE-2026-33412"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f4e86e29bf47b5007e4fb
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 9:43:34 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 9:55:26 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 5:08:12 AM
Views: 3
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