Ubuntu update for vim

Published: 2023-08-21

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	15
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-2522 CVE-2022-2580 CVE-2022-2598 CVE-2022-2816 CVE-2022-2817 CVE-2022-2819 CVE-2022-2862 CVE-2022-2874 CVE-2022-2889 CVE-2022-2982 CVE-2022-3016 CVE-2022-3037 CVE-2022-3099 CVE-2022-3134 CVE-2022-3153
CWE-ID	CWE-122 CWE-125 CWE-416 CWE-476
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system vim-runtime (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component xxd (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-tiny (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-nox (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-gtk (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim-athena (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component vim (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 15 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66637

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-2022-2522

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ins_compl_infercase_gettext() function in insexpand.c. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

2) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66636

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-2022-2580

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the eval_string() function in typval.c. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

3) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66633

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2598

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the diff_write_buffer() function in diff.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

4) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU66626

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2816

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the check_vim9_unlet() function in vim9cmds.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

5) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66627

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-2022-2817

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 processing files in testing.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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

6) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66628

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-2022-2819

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in vim9cmds.c. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66630

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-2022-2862

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 in vim9compile.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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

8) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU66629

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2874

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 in vim9compile.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim top open a specially crafted file and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

9) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66669

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-2022-2889

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 within the find_var_also_in_script() function in evalvars.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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

10) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66787

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-2022-2982

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 within the qf_fill_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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

11) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66860

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-2022-3016

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 within the get_next_valid_entry() 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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

12) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67049

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-2022-3037

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 within the qf_buf_add_line() function. 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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

13) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67050

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-2022-3099

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 within the do_cmdline() function in vim/src/ex_docmd.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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

14) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67159

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-2022-3134

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 processing files within the do_tag() function in vim/src/tag.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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.

15) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU67160

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

vim-runtime (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

xxd (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

vim-tiny (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-nox (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-gtk (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim-athena (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

vim (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1

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.