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CVE-2022-1420: Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in vim/vim

First published: Thu Apr 21 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: CVE-2022-0261 CVE-2022-0318 CVE-2022-0319 CVE-2022-0351 CVE-2022-0359 CVE-2022-0361 CVE-2022-0368 CVE-2022-0392 CVE-2022-0554 CVE-2022-0572 CVE-2022-0629 CVE-2022-0685 CVE-2022-0696 CVE-2022-0714 CVE-2022-0729 CVE-2022-0943 CVE-2022-1381 CVE-2022-1420 CVE-2022-1725 CVE-2022-1616 CVE-2022-1619 CVE-2022-1620 CVE-2022-1621 CVE-2022-1629 CVE-2022-1674 CVE-2022-1733 CVE-2022-1735 CVE-2022-1769 CVE-2022-1927 CVE-2022-1942 CVE-2022-1968 CVE-2022-1851 CVE-2022-1897 CVE-2022-1898 CVE-2022-1720 CVE-2022-2000 CVE-2022-2042 CVE-2022-2124 CVE-2022-2125 CVE-2022-2126 security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vim Vim<8.2.4774
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Apple macOS<13.0
<13
13
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1
2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0861-1

Remedy

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8b91e71441069b1dde9ac9ff9d9a829b1b4aecca

Remedy

https://huntr.dev/bounties/a4323ef8-90ea-4e1c-90e9-c778f0ecf326

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1420?

    CVE-2022-1420 is a vulnerability in the Vim text editor that allows for the use of an out-of-range pointer offset, leading to potential code execution or denial of service.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1420?

    The Vim versions prior to 8.2.4774 are affected by CVE-2022-1420.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1420 in Ubuntu?

    To fix CVE-2022-1420 in Ubuntu, you need to update the vim package to version 2:8.2.4774 or higher.

  • Is macOS Ventura vulnerable to CVE-2022-1420?

    Yes, macOS Ventura versions up to exclusive 13 are vulnerable to CVE-2022-1420.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1420?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-1420 on the following websites: [1] huntr.dev, [2] github.com, [3] lists.fedoraproject.org.

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