CVE-2009-0316 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-0316: Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/if_python.c in the Python interface in Vim before 7.2.045 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983), as demonstrated

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-0316 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:7.2.025-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:7.2.025-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:7.2.025-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim

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