Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor. Security Fix(es): * vim: command injection when decompressing .tgz archives (CVE-2026-46483) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted directory names (CVE-2026-47162) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via Python omni-completion (CVE-2026-52858) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via crafted step-definition patterns (CVE-2026-47167) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers several security flaws in Vim on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, specifically: CVE-2026-46483 (command injection during .tgz archive decompression), CVE-2026-47162 (arbitrary code execution via crafted directory names), CVE-2026-52858 (arbitrary code execution via Python omni-completion), and CVE-2026-47167 (arbitrary code execution via crafted step-definition patterns). These vulnerabilities allow potential arbitrary code execution under certain conditions. Red Hat has released updated Vim packages to address these issues. The update is available for multiple architectures and variants of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Detailed patch instructions are available in the Red Hat advisory.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The issues include command injection and arbitrary code execution vectors triggered by crafted inputs such as archive files, directory names, Python completion features, and step-definition patterns. The impact is rated as high by Red Hat Product Security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an official security update for Vim in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 that addresses these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the update as described in the Red Hat advisory (https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258) to remediate the issues. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Description
Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor. Security Fix(es): * vim: command injection when decompressing .tgz archives (CVE-2026-46483) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted directory names (CVE-2026-47162) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via Python omni-completion (CVE-2026-52858) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via crafted step-definition patterns (CVE-2026-47167) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers several security flaws in Vim on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, specifically: CVE-2026-46483 (command injection during .tgz archive decompression), CVE-2026-47162 (arbitrary code execution via crafted directory names), CVE-2026-52858 (arbitrary code execution via Python omni-completion), and CVE-2026-47167 (arbitrary code execution via crafted step-definition patterns). These vulnerabilities allow potential arbitrary code execution under certain conditions. Red Hat has released updated Vim packages to address these issues. The update is available for multiple architectures and variants of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. Detailed patch instructions are available in the Red Hat advisory.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. The issues include command injection and arbitrary code execution vectors triggered by crafted inputs such as archive files, directory names, Python completion features, and step-definition patterns. The impact is rated as high by Red Hat Product Security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an official security update for Vim in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 that addresses these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the update as described in the Red Hat advisory (https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258) to remediate the issues. No additional mitigation steps are indicated 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-2026:38509
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-47162","CVE-2026-47167","CVE-2026-52858"]
Threat ID: 6a7891d5bf8831d539c86d04
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 14:42:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 06:31:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 03:07:18 UTC
Views: 67
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