Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting vim/vim package, versions [,8.2.4049)


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity Proof of concept
    EPSS 0.08% (35th percentile)
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NVD
3.3 low
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Red Hat
3.3 low

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-UNMANAGED-VIMVIM-2932166
  • published 20 Jun 2022
  • disclosed 20 Jun 2022
  • credit aidaip

How to fix?

Upgrade vim/vim to version 8.2.4049 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow when reading before the start of the line with "$" by itself.

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