CVE-2023-4736
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 2, 2023
Updated: Dec 22, 2023
CWE ID 426
Summary
CVE-2023-4736 is a vulnerability affecting the vim repository on GitHub, specifically versions prior to 9.0.1833. The issue involves an untrusted search path, which permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating a symbolic link in the vim runtime files. This can lead to potential security risks, including privilege escalation and unauthorized access. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version of vim to mitigate this threat.
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