CVE-2022-1621

Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in vim/vim

Published May 9, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3011-1 vim security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3204-1 vim security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-24910 Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. 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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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
@huntrdev
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 12:10 AM
Reserved
May 8, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 10, 2022, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:22 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 10, 2022, 12:00 AM