Vulnerability identifier: #VU64713

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: CVE-2022-2175

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 ex_getln.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 - 8.2.5147

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External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6046aded8da002b08d380db29de2ba0268b6616e
http://huntr.dev/bounties/7f0481c2-8b57-4324-b47c-795d1ea67e55

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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.