CVE-2022-47024

vim: no check if the return value of XChangeGC() is NULL

Published Jan 20, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A null pointer dereference issue was discovered in function gui_x11_create_blank_mouse in gui_x11.c in vim 8.1.2269 thru 9.0.0339 allows attackers to cause denial of service or other unspecified impacts.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-49802 A null pointer dereference issue was discovered in function gui_x11_create_blank_mouse in gui_x11.c in vim 8.1.2269 thru 9.0.0339 allows attackers to cause denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5836-1 Vim vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5963-1 Vim vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

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

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Apr 3, 2025, 3:48 PM
Reserved
Dec 12, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 20, 2023, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:12 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 20, 2023, 12:00 AM