Slackware Linux update for vim



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-3705
CWE-ID CWE-416
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 high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU68962

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3705

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 handling files within the qf_update_buffer() function in quickfix.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

Update the affected package vim.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

vim-gvim: before 9.0.0814

vim: before 9.0.0814

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.426532


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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