#VU60778 Use-after-free in Vim - CVE-2022-0443

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60778

Vulnerability 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-2022-0443

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Vim.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when using freed memory with :lopen and :bwipe . A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4280

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External links
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9b4a80a66544f2782040b641498754bcb5b8d461
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b987c8cb-bbbe-4601-8a6c-54ff907c6b51
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UFXFAILMLUIK4MBUEZO4HNBNKYZRJ5AP/

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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.