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Re: vim modeline vulnerability - is Debian Woody affected?



On Thu, Jan 23, 2003 at 09:39:19AM +0100, Sasha Nedvedicky wrote:
> i've noticed, that many other linux distros released a fix of CAN-2002-1377
> (vim modeline vulnerability).
> 
> by http://online.securityfocus.org/bid/6384, it seems, that only few linux
> distributions (excluding Debian) are affected.
> 
> so is it true, that current package of vim in Debian Woody is not affected
> by vim modeline vulnerability ?

The current Debian Woody version of vim is vulnerable.  I have already
produced a fixed package and given it to the Security Team.  When they
are ready (i.e., after they have checked my work), I'm sure that they
will post an advisory.

Luca

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