Remote code execution in Vim



Published: 2022-09-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-3134
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67159

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3134

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing files within the do_tag() function in vim/src/tag.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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: before 9.0.0389

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ccfde4d028e891a41e3548323c3d47b06fb0b83e
http://huntr.dev/bounties/6ec79e49-c7ab-4cd6-a517-e7934c2eb9dc

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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