SB2022041525 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Vim
Published: April 15, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022041525
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1160)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the get_one_sourceline() function. 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/a6f3222d-2472-439d-8881-111138a5694c
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2bdad6126778f907c0b98002bfebf0e611a3f5db
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C2CQXRLBIC4S7JQVEIN5QXKQPYWB5E3J/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RAIQTUO35U5WO2NYMY47637EMCVDJRSL/