NULL pointer dereference in Vim



Published: 2022-08-05
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-1725
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Vim.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU66151

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1725

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4958

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b62dc5e7825bc195efe3041d5b3a9f1528359e1c
http://huntr.dev/bounties/4363cf07-233e-4d0a-a1d5-c731a400525c


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