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Canonical Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) Update Version 2:9.1.2141-1ubuntu4.9

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Update Summary

USN-8679-2 provides the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS update for a Vim vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution when opening specially crafted tags files. Update to vim 2:9.1.2141-1ubuntu4.9 and related packages. Reference IDs: USN-8679-1.

Update Details

Security

  • Vim could be made to crash or run programs as the logged-in user when opening a specially crafted file.
  • Incorrect handling of certain tags files could allow arbitrary code execution.

Hints

  • A standard system update will install the necessary fixes.
  • Affected Ubuntu 26.04 LTS packages include vim, vim-common, vim-doc, vim-gtk3, vim-gui-common, vim-motif, vim-nox, vim-runtime, vim-tiny, and xxd.

Product Information

Vendor: Canonical

Product: Ubuntu Server

Product type: Software

Application category: Utilities

Platform: Linux

Variant: 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)

Version: 2:9.1.2141-1ubuntu4.9

Vendor release date: Sep 8, 2026

Original release notes: View on vendor site

Published on updatealert.io: Sep 9, 2026

Description: Server operating system for Linux infrastructure and workloads.

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