Ubuntu update for vim

Published: 2023-10-09

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	13
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-3234 CVE-2022-3235 CVE-2022-3256 CVE-2022-3278 CVE-2022-3297 CVE-2022-3324 CVE-2022-3352 CVE-2022-3491 CVE-2022-3520 CVE-2022-3591 CVE-2022-3705 CVE-2022-4292 CVE-2022-4293
CWE-ID	CWE-122 CWE-416 CWE-476 CWE-121 CWE-697
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system 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 vim-gnome (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 13 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67435

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-2022-3234

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 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67625

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-2022-3235

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 getcmdline_int() function in ex_getln.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67627

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-2022-3256

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 movemark() function in mark.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU67626

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-2022-3278

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 eval.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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: #VU67659

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-2022-3297

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 process_next_cpt_value() function in insexpand.c when processing files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted flie, 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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Stack-based buffer overflow

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

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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: #VU68963

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-2022-3352

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 did_set_string_option() function in optionstr.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70133

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-2022-3491

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 skipwhite() function in charset.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70132

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-2022-3520

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 inc() function in misc2.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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: #VU70131

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-2022-3591

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 bt_quickfix() function in buffer.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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: #VU68962

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-2022-3705

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 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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: #VU70134

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-2022-4292

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 did_set_spelllang() funtion in spell.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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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) Incorrect Comparison

EUVDB-ID: #VU70135

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-2022-4293

CWE-ID: CWE-697 - Incorrect Comparison

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a floating point exception within the num_divide() function in eval.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to 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

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)

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1

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.