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

VectorAV: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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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2022-1693
ALT-PU-2022-1711
ALT-PU-2022-1731
ALT-PU-2022-1771
AZL-8764
BDU:2022-00996
CVE-2022-0714
DLA-2947-1
DLA-3182-1
MGASA-2022-0203
OESA-2022-1573
OPENSUSE-SU-2024:11872-1
USN-5460-1
USN-6026-1

Affected Products

Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Debian
Linuxmint
Apple Macos
Ubuntu
Vim