high
7.8
CWE
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CVE-2022-1619: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in function cmdline_erase_chars in vim/vim

First published: Sun May 08 2022(Updated: )

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in function cmdline_erase_chars in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4899. This vulnerabilities are capable of crashing software, modify memory, and possible remote execution

Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vim Vim<8.2.4899
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Netapp Hci Management Node
Netapp Solidfire
Apple macOS<13.0
<13
13
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1
2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0777-1

Remedy

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ef02f16609ff0a26ffc6e20263523424980898fe

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1619?

    CVE-2022-1619 is a vulnerability in Vim that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to software crashes, memory modification, and remote execution.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-1619?

    The following software versions are affected: Vim 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.9, Vim 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.1, Vim 8.2.4899, Vim 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.8, Apple macOS Ventura up to version 13, and Vim versions 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u5, 2:9.0.1378-2, and 2:9.0.1894-1 on Debian.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-1619?

    CVE-2022-1619 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can potentially lead to software crashes, memory modification, and remote execution, making it a critical vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1619?

    To fix CVE-2022-1619, update to the patched versions of Vim: 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.9 (for Ubuntu Bionic), 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.1 (for Ubuntu Jammy), 8.2.4899 (upstream version), 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.8 (for Ubuntu Focal), and the latest version for Apple macOS Ventura. For Debian, update to versions 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u5, 2:9.0.1378-2, or 2:9.0.1894-1 based on your current version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1619?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-1619 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ef02f16609ff0a26ffc6e20263523424980898fe), [Fedora Project](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A6BY5P7ERZS7KXSBCGFCOXLMLGWUUJIH/)

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