Ubuntu update for vim

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU66151

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1725

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. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU63488

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-2022-1771

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when providing certain input. A remote attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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: #VU64722

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1886

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 register.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 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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 write

EUVDB-ID: #VU64506

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1897

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Illegal memory access and leads to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the vim_regsub_both() function. A local attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, leading to a system crash or code execution.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU64719

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2000

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in ex_docmd.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU64706

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2042

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 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 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83514

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-2023-46246

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU83392

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48231

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when closing the window. 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 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83391

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48232

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when calculating the line offset for overlong lines and smooth scrolling is enabled and the cpo-settings include the 'n' flag. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83390

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48233

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow if the count after the :s command is larger than what fits into a (signed) long variable. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83389

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48234

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when using the z= command. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83388

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48235

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when parsing relative ex addresses. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83387

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48236

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when using the z= command. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU83386

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48237

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when shifting lines in operator pending mode. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU83442

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-2023-48706

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ex_substitute() function in src/charset.c when executing the ":s" command. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error and crash the application.

Mitigation

Update the affected package vim to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 23.10

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

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

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

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6557-1

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.