Ubuntu update for vim
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 11 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-2182 CVE-2022-2208 CVE-2022-2210 CVE-2022-2231 CVE-2022-2257 CVE-2022-2264 CVE-2022-2284 CVE-2022-2285 CVE-2022-2286 CVE-2022-2287 CVE-2022-2289 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 CWE-476 CWE-787 CWE-125 CWE-190 CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system vim-nox (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-tiny (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-gtk (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component xxd (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-athena (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 11 vulnerabilities.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU64712
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2182
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ex_docmd.c. 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:14.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) NULL pointer dereference
EUVDB-ID: #VU64708
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-2022-2208
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in diff.c. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU64707
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2210
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in diff.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) NULL pointer dereference
EUVDB-ID: #VU65416
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2231
CWE-ID:
CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in skipwhite() function at charset.c:1428. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU65415
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2257
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in msg_outtrans_special() function at message.c:1716. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU65414
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-2022-2264
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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 into opening a specially crafted data, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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: #VU65412
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-2022-2284
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in utfc_ptr2len() function at mbyte.c:2113. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU65411
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-2022-2285
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in del_typebuf() function at getchar.c:1204. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU65409
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2286
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in ins_bytes() function at change.c:968. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU65408
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2287
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in suggest_trie_walk() function abusing array byts in line spellsuggest.c:1925. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU65399
Risk: Low
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:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2289
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in ex_diffgetput() function at diff.c:2790. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 22.04
vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-nox_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-tiny_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-gtk_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:xxd_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:vim-athena_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6270-1
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.
