Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-3324 |
CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
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.
EUVDB-ID: #VU68964
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3324
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling files within the win_redr_ruler(0 function in drawscreen.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a stack-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 - 9.0.0597
External linkshttp://huntr.dev/bounties/e414e55b-f332-491f-863b-c18dca97403c
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8279af514ca7e5fd3c31cf13b0864163d1a0bfeb
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LSSEWQLK55MCNT4Z2IIJEJYEI5HLCODI/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4QI7AETXBHPC7SGA77Q7O5IEGULWYET7/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.