CVE-2022-0156: Use After Free in vim/vim

Published Jan 10, 2022
·
Updated

vim is vulnerable to Use After Free

Other sources

Vim. Multiple issues were addressed by updating Vim.

Credit

CVE-2021-4136, CVE-2021-4166, CVE-2021-4173, CVE-2021-4187, CVE-2021-4192, CVE-2021-4193, CVE-2021-46059, CVE-2022-0128, CVE-2022-0156, CVE-2022-0158

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.8
11.6.8
Apple macOS Monterey<12.3
12.3
vim Vim<8.2.4040
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Apple macOS<12.3
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.6.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.3

Event History

Jan 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 8, 2026
Event
09:07 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0156?

CVE-2022-0156 is a vulnerability in Vim that has been addressed by updating the software.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0156?

The severity of CVE-2022-0156 has not been disclosed in the provided information. It is recommended to refer to the official sources for more details.

3

How does CVE-2022-0156 affect macOS Monterey?

CVE-2022-0156 affects macOS Monterey version 12.3 and earlier.

4

How does CVE-2022-0156 affect macOS Big Sur?

CVE-2022-0156 affects macOS Big Sur version 11.6.8 and earlier.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-0156?

To fix CVE-2022-0156, update Vim to the latest version provided by the official vendor.

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