Red Hat Security Advisory: vim security update
Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor. Security Fix(es): * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing (CVE-2026-25749) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin (CVE-2026-28417) * vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file (CVE-2026-28421) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function (CVE-2026-33412) 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
Red Hat Product Security released an advisory (RHSA-2026:6729) for Vim in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4, addressing four vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-25749 (arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing), CVE-2026-28417 (arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin), CVE-2026-28421 (denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file), and CVE-2026-33412 (arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function). These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service under certain conditions. The advisory provides updated Vim packages to remediate these issues.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities enable arbitrary code execution and denial of service, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious commands or disrupt Vim functionality. Information disclosure is also possible via crafted swap files. These impacts can compromise system integrity and confidentiality when vulnerable Vim versions are used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the security update as detailed in Red Hat advisory RHSA-2026:6729 and the referenced article https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Applying the official update fully mitigates the described issues.
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: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing (CVE-2026-25749) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin (CVE-2026-28417) * vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file (CVE-2026-28421) * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function (CVE-2026-33412) 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.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Red Hat Product Security released an advisory (RHSA-2026:6729) for Vim in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4, addressing four vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-25749 (arbitrary code execution via 'helpfile' option processing), CVE-2026-28417 (arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin), CVE-2026-28421 (denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file), and CVE-2026-33412 (arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function). These vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service under certain conditions. The advisory provides updated Vim packages to remediate these issues.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities enable arbitrary code execution and denial of service, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious commands or disrupt Vim functionality. Information disclosure is also possible via crafted swap files. These impacts can compromise system integrity and confidentiality when vulnerable Vim versions are used.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated Vim packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 variants that address these vulnerabilities. Users should apply the security update as detailed in Red Hat advisory RHSA-2026:6729 and the referenced article https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. Applying the official update fully mitigates the described issues.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:6729
- Cve Count
- 4
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-28417","CVE-2026-28421","CVE-2026-33412"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f4e85e29bf47b5007e0c5
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 21:43:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 14:59:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:46 UTC
Views: 164
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