CVE-2019-20807: OS Command Injection

Published May 28, 2020
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Updated

In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).

Other sources

Vim. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

Guilherme de Almeida Suckevicz

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.6
10.15.6
Apple Mojave
Apple High Sierra
vim Vim<8.1.0881
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Apple iOS and macOS=10.13.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Starwindsoftware Command Center=2-build_6003
Starwindsoftware San \& Nas=1.0-update_1
debian/vim
2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u12:8.2.2434-3+deb11u32:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-22:9.1.2141-1

Event History

May 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:27 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:55 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20807?

CVE-2019-20807 is a vulnerability in Vim that was addressed with improved checks.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20807?

CVE-2019-20807 affects macOS Catalina 10.15.6, Mojave, and High Sierra.

3

How can I fix CVE-2019-20807?

To fix CVE-2019-20807, update your macOS to the latest available version.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20807?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-20807 on the Apple support website.

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