CVE-2019-20079: Use After Free
First published: Mon Dec 30 2019(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Vim | >=8.1.2121<8.1.2136 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| debian/vim | 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u3 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 2:9.1.1230-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ec66c41d84e574baf8009dbc0bd088d2bc5b2421
- https://github.com/vim/vim/compare/v8.1.2135...v8.1.2136
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154898
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-20079
- https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/5041
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/a27e1dcddc9e3914ab34b164f71c51b72903b00b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-20079
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-20079
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-20079
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-20079
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20079?
CVE-2019-20079 is considered a medium severity vulnerability affecting Vim.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20079?
To fix CVE-2019-20079, upgrade Vim to versions 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, 2:9.0.1378-2, or 2:9.1.0709-2.
Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2019-20079?
Vim versions before 8.1.2136 are affected by CVE-2019-20079.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20079?
CVE-2019-20079 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the autocmd feature of Vim.
Is there a risk of exploitation for CVE-2019-20079?
Yes, CVE-2019-20079 poses a risk of exploitation through the execution of malicious Vim scripts.
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