CVE-2022-1616

Use after free in append_command in vim/vim

Published May 7, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3011-1 vim security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3182-1 vim security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4097-1 vim security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-24905 Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5460-1 Vim vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5613-1 Vim vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5613-2 Vim regression
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
@huntrdev
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 9:14 PM
Reserved
May 6, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 7, 2022, 7:15 PM
Modified
Oct 8, 2026, 10:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 7, 2022, 12:00 AM