Multiple vulnerabilities in Vim



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2022-1381
CVE-2022-1420
CVE-2022-1616
CVE-2022-1621
CWE-ID CWE-787
CWE-823
CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Vim.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU63045

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1381

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4762

CPE2.3 External links

https://huntr.dev/bounties/55f9c0e8-c221-48b6-a00e-bdcaebaba4a4
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f50808ed135ab973296bca515ae4029b321afe47
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6E457NYOIRWBJHKB7ON44UY5AVTG4HU/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVPZVE2CIE2NGCHZDMEHPBWN3LK2UQAA/


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.

2) Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset

EUVDB-ID: #VU63044

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1420

CWE-ID: CWE-823 - Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on the target application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use of out-of-range pointer offset and crash the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4773

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8b91e71441069b1dde9ac9ff9d9a829b1b4aecca
https://huntr.dev/bounties/a4323ef8-90ea-4e1c-90e9-c778f0ecf326
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6E457NYOIRWBJHKB7ON44UY5AVTG4HU/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVPZVE2CIE2NGCHZDMEHPBWN3LK2UQAA/


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.

3) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63042

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1616

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4894

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c
https://huntr.dev/bounties/40f1d75f-fb2f-4281-b585-a41017f217e2
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A6BY5P7ERZS7KXSBCGFCOXLMLGWUUJIH/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JUN33257RUM4RS2I4GZETKFSAXPETATG/


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.

4) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63041

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1621

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4918

CPE2.3 External links

https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fb
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089b


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.



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