#VU60779 Heap-based buffer overflow in Vim - CVE-2022-0417

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60779

Vulnerability 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-2022-0417

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and crash the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4244

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fc86bc8d-c866-4ade-8b7f-e49cec306d1a
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/652dee448618589de5528a9e9a36995803f5557a
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.