CVE-2021-3796: Use After Free in vim/vim
First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )
vim is vulnerable to Use After Free
Credit: security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <8.2.3428 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/01/1
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/35a9a00afcb20897d462a766793ff45534810dc3
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/ab60b7f3-6fb1-4ac2-a4fa-4d592e08008d
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7K4JJBIH3OQSZRVTWKCJCDLGMFGQ5DOH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S42L4Z4DTW4LHLQ4FJ33VEOXRCBE7WN4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TE62UMYBZE4AE53K6OBBWK32XQ7544QM/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221118-0004/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TE62UMYBZE4AE53K6OBBWK32XQ7544QM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S42L4Z4DTW4LHLQ4FJ33VEOXRCBE7WN4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7K4JJBIH3OQSZRVTWKCJCDLGMFGQ5DOH/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3796?
CVE-2021-3796 is a vulnerability in vim that allows for use after free.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3796?
CVE-2021-3796 has a high severity rating of 7.3.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-3796?
The affected software includes Vim version up to 8.2.3428, Fedora versions 33-35, Debian Linux version 9.0, and NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility.
How can CVE-2021-3796 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-3796, users should update to a patched version of Vim or apply necessary security patches provided by the respective software vendors.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3796?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-3796 at the following references: [http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/01/1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/01/1), [https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/35a9a00afcb20897d462a766793ff45534810dc3](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/35a9a00afcb20897d462a766793ff45534810dc3), [https://huntr.dev/bounties/ab60b7f3-6fb1-4ac2-a4fa-4d592e08008d](https://huntr.dev/bounties/ab60b7f3-6fb1-4ac2-a4fa-4d592e08008d).
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