Vulnerability identifier: #VU60777

Vulnerability 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-2022-0554

CWE-ID: CWE-823

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Vim
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Vim.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when reading files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and crash the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4326

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External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e3537aec2f8d6470010547af28dcbd83d41461b8
http://huntr.dev/bounties/7e8f6cd0-b5ee-48a2-8255-6a86f4c46c71

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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.