CVE-2021-3796: Use After Free in vim/vim

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

vim is vulnerable to Use After Free

Affected Software

6 affected components
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

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 19, 58461
Event
01:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-3796?

CVE-2021-3796 is a vulnerability in vim that allows for use after free.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3796?

CVE-2021-3796 has a high severity rating of 7.3.

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.

4

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.

5

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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