Vulnerability identifier: #VU70134
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The
vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the did_set_spelllang() funtion in spell.c. A remote attacker can trick the
victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a use-after-free error
and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vim: 9.0.0000 - 9.0.0881
External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/da3d4c47-e57a-451e-993d-9df0ed31f57b
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c3d27ada14acd02db357f2d16347acc22cb17e93
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.