Vulnerability · Published Jul 25, 2022 · Assigned by @huntrdev
CVE-2022-2522Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity heap buffer overflow 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 0.6% (higher than 48% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 52.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0061.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-2522 |
| Debian:13 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-2522 |
| Debian:14 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2022-2522 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.11 | USN-6302-1 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.11 | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-2522 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-122 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/3a2d83af-9542-4d93-8784-98b115135a22
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/5fa9f23a63651a8abdb074b4fc2ec9b1adc6b089
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b9e717367c395490149495cf375911b5d9de889e
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/3a2d83af-9542-4d93-8784-98b115135a22/
- GLSA-202305-16 vendor-advisory