Denial of service in Vim



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-47814
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Vim.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU98053

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [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:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47814

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and crash the application.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 9.1.0 - 9.1.0763

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg
https://github.com/gandalf4a/crash_report/blob/main/vim/vim_huaf_522


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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