CVE-2017-5953: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 10, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

vim before patch 8.0.0322 does not properly validate values for tree length when handling a spell file, which may result in an integer overflow at a memory allocation site and a resultant buffer overflow.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

45 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<=8.0.0055
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/neovim<0.2.0-r0
0.2.0-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<7.4.712-r2
7.4.712-r2
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<7.4.943-r5
7.4.943-r5
alpine/vim<7.4.1831-r3
7.4.1831-r3
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
alpine/vim<8.0.0329-r0
8.0.0329-r0
debian/neovim
0.7.2-70.10.4-80.12.4-1
debian/vim
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-22:9.1.1230-2+deb13u22:9.2.0858-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/neovim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.2.0-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.0329-r0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.712-r2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.943-r5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.1831-r3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/neovim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.7.2-7Fixed in 0.10.4-8Fixed in 0.12.4-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-2+deb13u2Fixed in 2:9.2.0858-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.0322

Event History

Feb 10, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5953?

CVE-2017-5953 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing buffer overflows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5953?

To fix CVE-2017-5953, upgrade your Vim installation to version 8.0.0322 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5953?

CVE-2017-5953 affects Vim versions prior to 8.0.0322 and specific Debian packages of Neovim and Vim.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-5953 have on vulnerable systems?

CVE-2017-5953 can lead to integer overflows and buffer overflows, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2017-5953 actively exploited?

As of the latest information, there are no confirmed active exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-5953.

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