CVE-2022-1771: Uncontrolled Recursion in vim/vim
Published May 18, 2022
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Uncontrolled Recursion in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4975.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<8.2.4975
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u3
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-1
Remediation
Event History
May 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:05 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:17 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1771?
CVE-2022-1771 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-1771?
To fix CVE-2022-1771, upgrade to Vim version 8.2.4975 or later.
3
Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-1771?
CVE-2022-1771 affects all versions of Vim prior to 8.2.4975.
4
Is CVE-2022-1771 present in Debian packages?
Yes, CVE-2022-1771 is present in Debian Vim packages up to version 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-1771?
CVE-2022-1771 is an uncontrolled recursion vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.