Vim code execution | CVE-2022-0351
NAME
Vim code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Vim Vim 8.1.2135 - Risk Level:
8.4 - Exploitability:
Proof of Concept - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Vim could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by access of a memory location before start of a buffer. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Local
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to vim GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8b36db58-b65c-4298-be7f-40b9e37fd161/ - Reference Link:
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fe6fb267e6ee5c5da2f41889e4e0e0ac5bf4b89d
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