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CVE-2022-1629: Buffer Over-read in function find_next_quote in vim/vim

First published: Tue May 10 2022(Updated: )

Buffer Over-read in function find_next_quote in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4925. 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<8.2.4925
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
2:9.1.0777-1
2:9.1.0861-1

Remedy

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/53a70289c2712808e6d4e88927e03cac01b470dd

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1629?

    CVE-2022-1629 is a vulnerability in Vim that allows for buffer over-read, crashes, memory modification, and remote execution.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1629?

    The affected software versions include Apple macOS Ventura up to version 13, Ubuntu Vim version 8.2.4925, Ubuntu Vim version 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.12, Ubuntu Vim version 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.13, Ubuntu Vim version 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5, and Debian Vim versions 2:9.0.1378-2 and 2:9.0.1894-1.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-1629?

    CVE-2022-1629 has the potential to cause crashes in software, modify memory, and allow for possible remote execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-1629?

    To fix CVE-2022-1629, it is recommended to update Vim to version 8.2.4925 or later on Ubuntu and version 2:9.0.1378-2 or 2:9.0.1894-1 on Debian. For Apple macOS Ventura, update to version 13 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1629?

    More information about CVE-2022-1629 can be found at the following references: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488), [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1629), [Huntr Dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/e26d08d4-1886-41f0-9af4-f3e1bf3d52ee).

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