Slackware Linux update for vim
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0433 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| 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) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU71558
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-2023-0433
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-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 within the same_leader() and utfc_ptr2len() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package vim.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 15.0
vim-gvim: before 9.0.1241
vim: before 9.0.1241
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slackware:vim-gvim:*:*:*:*:*:slackware_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slackware:vim:*:*:*:*:*:slackware_linux:*:*
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.
