CVE-2022-1771: Uncontrolled Recursion in vim/vim
First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Vim | <8.2.4975 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 | 2:9.0.1378-2 2:9.1.1113-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/51f0bfb88a3554ca2dde777d78a59880d1ee37a8
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/faa74175-5317-4b71-a363-dfc39094ecbb
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-1771
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-1771
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1771
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1771
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-1771
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1771?
To fix CVE-2022-1771, upgrade to Vim version 8.2.4975 or later.
Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-1771?
CVE-2022-1771 affects all versions of Vim prior to 8.2.4975.
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.
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.
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