Vulnerability · Published May 16, 2022 · Assigned by @huntrdev
CVE-2022-1720Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in vim/vim
Medium 6.6
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in vim/vim from vim. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.2% (higher than 82% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.0)6.6Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)2.2%top 17.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1720 |
| Debian:13 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1720 |
| Debian:14 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1720 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5 | USN-5995-1 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5 | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-1720 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-126 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
References
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5ccfb386-7eb9-46e5-98e5-243ea4b358a8
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/395bd1f6d3edc9f7edb5d1f2d7deaf5a9e3ab93c
- [debian-lts-announce] 20220620 [SECURITY] [DLA 3053-1] vim security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2022-719f3ec21b vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-bb7f3cacbf vendor-advisory
- GLSA-202208-32 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-5 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-7 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-4 macOS Monterey 12.6 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-9 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-3 macOS Big Sur 11.7 mailing-list
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221108 [SECURITY] [DLA 3182-1] vim security update mailing-list
- GLSA-202305-16 vendor-advisory