Slackware Linux update for vim (SSA



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-3153
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

vim-gvim
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

vim
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU67160

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3153

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

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 within the vim_regcomp() function in regexp.c. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim (SSA.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

vim-gvim: before 9.0.0417

vim: before 9.0.0417

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.402343


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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