PT-2021-6136 · Vim+6 · Vim+6
Brammool
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Published
2021-02-21
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2022-0714
CVSS v3.1
8.4
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
vim versions prior to 8.2.4436
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the vim text editor, specifically with the win lbr chartabsize() function when using the
vartabstop value. This can lead to a denial of service when a specially crafted file is used. The estimated number of potentially affected devices is not provided, and there is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.Recommendations
For versions prior to 8.2.4436, update to version 8.2.4436 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the
win lbr chartabsize() function until a patch is available.Exploit
Fix
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
Buffer Overflow
Memory Corruption
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Debian
Linuxmint
Apple Macos
Ubuntu
Vim