CVE-2022-1621
High
Description
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Vim
PublishedMay 10, 2022
First seenMay 10, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122
How to fix
Update
- vim vim8.2.4919 or later
- apple macos13.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v < 8.2.4919 | 8.2.4919 |
| debian debian_linux | 9.0, 10.0 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 34, 35 | — |
| apple macos | v < 13.0 | 13.0 |
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