Vulnerability identifier: #VU66786

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-2022-2980

CWE-ID: CWE-476

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the do_mouse() function in mouse.c. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vim: 9.0.0000 - 9.0.0258

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External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/80525751c5ce9ed82c41d83faf9ef38667bf61b1
http://huntr.dev/bounties/6e7b12a5-242c-453d-b39e-9625d563b0ea

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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.