PT-2022-23854 · Vim · Gvim

Published 2022-08-30 · Updated 2022-09-06 · CVE-2022-37173

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions gvim version 9.0.0000

Description An issue in the installer of gvim allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:Program.exe.

Recommendations For gvim version 9.0.0000, consider restricting access to the installer to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the installer for gvim version 9.0.0000. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-37173

Affected Products

Gvim

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37173 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37173 · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-Vuln · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/35459 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/49068 · Telegram Post