SB2024100711 - Denial of service in Vim 



SB2024100711 - Denial of service in Vim

Published: October 7, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100711
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47814)

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.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.