Vulnerability identifier: #VU72341
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-369
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 divide by zero in the adjust_skipcol() function in move.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and crash the editor.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vim: 9.0.0000 - 9.0.1246
External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/870219c58c0804bdc55419b2e455c06ac715a835
http://huntr.dev/bounties/de83736a-1936-4872-830b-f1e9b0ad2a74
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.