Vim code execution | CVE-2022-3099
NAME
Vim code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Vim Vim 9.0.0321 - 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 use-after-free in function do_cmdline. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
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 vim GIT Repository for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://huntr.dev/bounties/403210c7-6cc7-4874-8934-b57f88bd4f5e/ - Reference Link:
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/35d21c6830fc2d68aca838424a0e786821c5891c
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