Vim code execution | CVE-2022-2183
NAME
Vim code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Vim Vim 8.2.5150 - 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 an out-of-bounds read in the get_lisp_indent function in indent.c:2083. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
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
Refer to the Vim GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://huntr.dev/bounties/d74ca3f9-380d-4c0a-b61c-11113cc98975/ - Reference Link:
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8eba2bd291b347e3008aa9e565652d51ad638cfa
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