PT-2024-7290 · Vim+6 · Vim+6

Gandalf4A · Published 2024-10-07 · Updated 2025-03-30 · CVE-2024-47814

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.7

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Vim versions prior to 9.1.0764

Description: The issue is related to a use-after-free problem in the BufWinLeave function of the Vim text editor. This occurs when a buffer is closed and the BufWinLeave auto command is triggered, potentially causing the same buffer to be reopened in a new split window. The impact is considered low, as it requires a specific setup and intentional actions by the user. However, it may lead to a crash. There are no known instances of this issue being exploited in real-world attacks.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 9.1.0764, upgrade to version 9.1.0764 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the BufWinLeave auto command until a patch is available. Avoid using the BufWinLeave auto command in scenarios where it may cause a buffer to be reopened in a new split window.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

AZL-50138

AZL-50176

BDU:2024-08644

CVE-2024-47814

DLA-4097-1

GHSA-RJ48-V4MQ-J4VG

MGASA-2024-0329

OESA-2024-2235

OPENSUSE-SU-2024_4330-1

SUSE-SU-2024:4330-1

SUSE-SU-2024:4409-1

SUSE-SU-2025:20128-1

USN-7131-1

Affected Products

Astra Linux

Debian

Linuxmint

Red Os

Suse

Ubuntu

Vim

References · 71

• 🔥 https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/47xxx/CVE-2024-47814.json · Exploit
• https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg · Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/51b62387be93c65fa56bbabe1c3 · Patch
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OESA-2024-2235 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7131-1 · Vendor Advisory
• https://wiki.astralinux.ru/astra-linux-se38-bulletin-2026-0126SE38 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2024:4330-1 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UBUNTU-CVE-2024-47814 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/BELL-CVE-2024-47814 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47814 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/AZL-50176 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/USN-7131-1 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2024-47814 · Vendor Advisory
• https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2024-0329.html · Security Note
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-47814 · Vendor Advisory