Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting vim package, versions <2:8.2.4793-1


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.32% (70th percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high
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SUSE
5.3 medium
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Red Hat
6.1 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-VIM-2766868
  • published 18 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 18 Apr 2022

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable vim to version 2:8.2.4793-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream vim package and not the vim package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

global heap buffer overflow in skip_range in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4763. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution