Vulnerability identifier: #VU62360

Vulnerability 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-2022-1160

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the get_one_sourceline() 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.4646

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External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/a6f3222d-2472-439d-8881-111138a5694c
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2bdad6126778f907c0b98002bfebf0e611a3f5db
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C2CQXRLBIC4S7JQVEIN5QXKQPYWB5E3J/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RAIQTUO35U5WO2NYMY47637EMCVDJRSL/

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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.