Remote code execution in Vim
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-3234 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Vim Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Vim.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU67435
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3234
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the utfc_ptr2len() function at mbyte.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted fule, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVim: 9.0.0000 - 9.0.0482
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c249913edc35c0e666d783bfc21595cf9f7d9e0d
http://huntr.dev/bounties/90fdf374-bf04-4386-8a23-38c83b88f0da
Q & A
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