CVE-2021-4069: Use After Free in vim/vim
First published: Mon Dec 06 2021(Updated: )
Last updated 21 August 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <8.2.3741 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 | 2:9.0.1378-2 2:9.1.0861-1 |
| <8.2.3741 | ||
| =34 | ||
| =35 | ||
| =9.0 | ||
| =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/0efd6d23-2259-4081-9ff1-3ade26907d74
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e031fe90cf2e375ce861ff5e5e281e4ad229ebb9
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WYB2LLNUFJUKJJ5HYCZ6MV3Z6YX3U5BN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNXY7T5OORA7UJIMGSJBGHFMU6UZWS6P/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/15/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00018.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2021-4069
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNXY7T5OORA7UJIMGSJBGHFMU6UZWS6P/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WYB2LLNUFJUKJJ5HYCZ6MV3Z6YX3U5BN/
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/0efd6d23-2259-4081-9ff1-3ade26907d74/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-4069
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2021-4069
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4069
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-4069
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4069?
CVE-2021-4069 is a vulnerability in the vim text editor that allows for a Use After Free attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-4069?
The severity of CVE-2021-4069 is not specified in the information provided.
How can I check if I am affected by CVE-2021-4069?
If you are using vim version 8.2.3761 or older, you might be affected by CVE-2021-4069. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for more information.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4069?
To fix CVE-2021-4069, you should update vim to version 8.2.3762 or later. Refer to the vendor's security advisory for detailed instructions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-4069?
More information about CVE-2021-4069 can be found on the official CVE website or in the provided references.
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