Vulnerability identifier: #VU83386
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Vim
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when shifting lines in operator pending mode. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger an integer overflow and crash the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-f2m2-v387-gv87
http://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6bf131888a3d1de62bbfa8a7ea03c0ddccfd496e
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/16/1
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.