# CVE-2019-20807: vim-common: Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor.  Security Fix(es):  * vim: users can execute a...

CVE-2019-20807 is fixed in 15 products on 1 platform, first by vim 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4, released May 28, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-20807
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0049
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 28, 2020

## Description

Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor.  Security Fix(es):  * vim: users can execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces in the rvim restricted mode (CVE-2019-20807)  For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.  Additional Changes:  For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 Release Notes linked from the References section.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | vim Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-X11 RHEL 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.el8 | [RHSA-2020:4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-X11 ol 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.0.1.el8 | [ELSA-2020-4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-athena Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-athena 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-athena-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-common RHEL 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.el8 | [RHSA-2020:4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-common 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-common-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-common ol 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.0.1.el8 | [ELSA-2020-4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-enhanced RHEL 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.el8 | [RHSA-2020:4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-enhanced ol 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.0.1.el8 | [ELSA-2020-4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-filesystem RHEL 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.el8 | [RHSA-2020:4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-filesystem ol 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.0.1.el8 | [ELSA-2020-4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-gnome Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-gnome 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-gnome-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-gtk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-gtk 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-gtk-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-gtk3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-gtk3 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-gtk3-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-gui-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-gui-common 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-gui-common-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-minimal RHEL 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.el8 | [RHSA-2020:4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-minimal ol 8 | 2:8.0.1763-15.0.1.el8 | [ELSA-2020-4453](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2020-4453.md) | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-nox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-nox 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-nox-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-runtime Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-runtime 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-runtime-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | vim-tiny Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [vim-tiny 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vim-tiny-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |
| Linux | xxd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4 | [xxd 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-xxd-2-8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4.md) | May 28, 2020 |

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