Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting vim/vim package, versions [,v8.2.4215)


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

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

    Threat Intelligence

    Exploit Maturity Proof of concept
    EPSS 0.09% (37th percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high
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SUSE
6.6 medium
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Red Hat
7.8 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-UNMANAGED-VIMVIM-2932978
  • published 21 Jun 2022
  • disclosed 21 Jun 2022
  • credit alkyne Choi

How to fix?

Upgrade vim/vim to version v8.2.4215 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow when copying lines in Visual mode.

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