Vim code execution | CVE-2022-2208
NAME
Vim code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Vim Vim 8.2 - 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 Null pointer dereference in function diff_check. 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/7bfe3d5b-568f-4c34-908f-a39909638cc1/ - Reference Link:
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195
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