CVE-2022-1616
High
Description
Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vim
PublishedMay 7, 2022
First seenMay 7, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- vim vim8.2.4895 or later
- apple macos13.0 or later
Vendor advisories
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A6BY5P7ERZS7KXSBCGFCOXLMLGWUUJIH/
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JUN33257RUM4RS2I4GZETKFSAXPETATG/
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HIP7KG7TVS5YF3QREAY2GOGUT3YUBZAI/
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v < 8.2.4895 | 8.2.4895 |
| fedoraproject fedora | 34, 35, 36 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 9.0, 10.0 | — |
| apple macos | v < 13.0 | 13.0 |
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