Amazon Linux AMI update for vim



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 13
CVE-ID CVE-2021-3903
CVE-2021-3927
CVE-2021-3928
CVE-2021-3968
CVE-2021-3973
CVE-2021-3974
CVE-2021-3984
CVE-2021-4019
CVE-2021-4069
CVE-2021-4136
CVE-2021-4166
CVE-2021-4173
CVE-2021-4187
CWE-ID CWE-122
CWE-457
CWE-416
CWE-787
CWE-125
CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Amazon Linux AMI
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

vim
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Amazon Web Services

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 13 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63060

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3903

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63057

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3927

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Use of Uninitialized Variable

EUVDB-ID: #VU63052

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3928

CWE-ID: CWE-457 - Use of Uninitialized Variable

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to parsing uninitialized variable. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63047

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3968

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63051

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3973

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU63058

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3974

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63049

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3984

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU63048

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4019

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU60795

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4069

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU60794

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4136

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU60793

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4166

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU60792

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4173

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU60791

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4187

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages:

i686:
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.i686

noarch:
    vim-data-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch
    vim-filesystem-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.noarch

src:
    vim-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.src

x86_64:
    vim-enhanced-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-minimal-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-debuginfo-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64
    vim-common-8.2.4006-1.1.amzn1.x86_64

Vulnerable software versions

Amazon Linux AMI: All versions

vim: before 8.2.4006-1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2022-1557.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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