SuSE 10 Security Update : gvim and vim (ZYPP Patch Number 4821)

high Nessus Plugin ID 31189

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

Vim allows to open content via external programs if the argument contains a 'http:' sub-string. It insecurely invoked external web browsers to fetch the remote content.

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 4821.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 31189

File Name: suse_gvim-4821.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: SuSE Local Security Checks

Published: 2/26/2008

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 12/12/2007

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