SB2022121705 - openEuler update for vim



SB2022121705 - openEuler update for vim

Published: December 17, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022121705
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect Comparison (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4293)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a floating point exception within the num_divide() function in eval.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and crash the application.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4292)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the did_set_spelllang() funtion in spell.c. 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.