Vulnerability identifier: #VU64710
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in term.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vim: 8.2.0 - 8.2.5159
External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/01d01e74-55d0-4d9e-878e-79ba599be668
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e178af5a586ea023622d460779fdcabbbfac0908
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.