openEuler update for vim

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU96494

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43802

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ins_typebuf() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 20.03 LTS SP4 - 24.03 LTS

vim-filesystem: before 9.0-27

vim-minimal: before 9.0-27

vim-enhanced: before 9.0-27

vim-debugsource: before 9.0-27

vim-debuginfo: before 9.0-27

vim-common: before 9.0-27

vim-X11: before 9.0-27

vim: before 9.0-27

External links

http://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-2115

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.