CVE-2026-28418
Medium
Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0074, a heap-based buffer overflow out-of-bounds read exists in Vim's Emacs-style tags file parsing logic. When processing a malformed tags file, Vim can be tricked into reading up to 7 bytes beyond the allocated memory boundary. Version 9.2.0074 fixes the issue.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedFeb 27, 2026
First seenFeb 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122CWE-125Out-of-bounds read
How to fix
Update
- vim vim9.2.0074 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v < 9.2.0074 | 9.2.0074 |
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