SB2022082702 - Slackware Linux update for vim

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SB2022082702 - Slackware Linux update for vim

Published: August 27, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022082702
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2923)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the sug_filltree() function in spellfile.c. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2946)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the vim_vsnprintf_typval() function in strings.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References