SB2024080208 - Double-free in Vim 



SB2024080208 - Double-free in Vim

Published: August 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024080208
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41965)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the dialog_changed() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a double free error and crash the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.