AlmaLinux alert ALSA-2026:8259 (vim)

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[Announce] [Security Advisory] ALSA-2026:8259: vim security update (Important)
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:05 +0000
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AlmaLinux: 9
Type: Security
Severity: Important
Release date: 2026-04-15

Summary:

Vim (Vi IMproved) is an updated and improved version of the vi editor.  

Security Fix(es):  

  * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via OS command injection in the netrw plugin
(CVE-2026-28417)
  * vim: Vim: Denial of service and information disclosure via crafted swap file (CVE-2026-28421)
  * vim: Vim: Arbitrary code execution via command injection in glob() function (CVE-2026-33412)


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.


Full details, updated packages, references, and other related information:
https://errata.almalinux.org/9/ALSA-2026-8259.html

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