high
7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1616: Use After Free

First published: Sat May 07 2022(Updated: )

Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

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<8.2.4895
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Apple macOS<13.0
Apple macOS Ventura<13
13
ubuntu/vim<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.9
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.9
ubuntu/vim<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.8
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.8
ubuntu/vim<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.1
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.1
ubuntu/vim<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+
ubuntu/vim<8.2.4895
8.2.4895
ubuntu/vim<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+
debian/vim<=2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u2<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1
2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u6
2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0377-1

Remedy

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c

Remedy

https://huntr.dev/bounties/40f1d75f-fb2f-4281-b585-a41017f217e2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1616?

    CVE-2022-1616 is a vulnerability in Vim that allows for a use-after-free condition in the append_command function, leading to software crashes, bypassing protection mechanisms, memory modification, and potential remote code execution.

  • How does CVE-2022-1616 impact Vim?

    CVE-2022-1616 can cause Vim to crash, bypass protection mechanisms, modify memory, and potentially allow an attacker to execute code remotely.

  • Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-1616?

    Vim versions prior to 8.2.4895 are affected by CVE-2022-1616.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1616?

    To fix CVE-2022-1616, update Vim to version 8.2.4895 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1616?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-1616 at the following references: [reference 1](https://huntr.dev/bounties/40f1d75f-fb2f-4281-b585-a41017f217e2), [reference 2](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c), [reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A6BY5P7ERZS7KXSBCGFCOXLMLGWUUJIH/)

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