SB2025040746 - Ubuntu update for vim

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SB2025040746 - Ubuntu update for vim

Published: April 7, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025040746
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1215)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing data passed via "--log" argument. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a file with a specially crafted argument, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26603)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the str_to_reg() function in src/register.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References