Vim code execution | CVE-2022-0443
NAME
Vim code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Vim Vim 8.2.4280 - Risk Level:
7.8 - Exploitability:
Proof of Concept - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Vim could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Local
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of Vim (8.2.4281 or later), available from the Vim GIT Repository. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b987c8cb-bbbe-4601-8a6c-54ff907c6b51/ - Reference Link:
https://www.github.com/vim/vim/commit/9b4a80a66544f2782040b641498754bcb5b8d461
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