Vulnerability identifier: #VU64508
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Vim
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Vim.org
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 a buffer over-read vulnerability in the utf_ptr2char() function. A local attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger out-of-bounds read error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vim:
External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/945107ef-0b27-41c7-a03c-db99def0e777
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4d97a565ae8be0d4debba04ebd2ac3e75a0c8010
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2091687
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.