CVE-2022-0393: Out-of-bounds Read in vim/vim

Published Jan 28, 2022
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Updated

Out-of-bounds Read in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Affected Software

3 affected components
vim Vim<8.2.4233
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Jan 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0393?

CVE-2022-0393 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability that involves an out-of-bounds read in Vim.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0393?

To fix CVE-2022-0393, upgrade to Vim version 8.2.4233 or later.

3

Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-0393?

CVE-2022-0393 affects all versions of Vim prior to 8.2.4233.

4

Is CVE-2022-0393 present in Fedora 34 and 35?

Yes, CVE-2022-0393 is present in Fedora 34 and 35 using vulnerable versions of Vim.

5

What types of issues does CVE-2022-0393 cause?

CVE-2022-0393 can lead to potential information leakage and instability in applications using Vim.

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