high
7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1851: Out-of-bounds Read in vim/vim

First published: Wed May 25 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vim Vim<8.2.5013
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
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/78d52883e10d71f23ab72a3d8b9733b00da8c9ad

Remedy

https://huntr.dev/bounties/f8af901a-9a46-440d-942a-8f815b59394d

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-1851?

    CVE-2022-1851 is a vulnerability in the Vim text editor that allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to remote code execution or information disclosure.

  • How does CVE-2022-1851 affect macOS Ventura?

    macOS Ventura is affected by CVE-2022-1851 with versions up to exclusive 13. Updating to a version beyond 13 is recommended.

  • Which version of Ubuntu vim package is affected by CVE-2022-1851?

    The Ubuntu vim package versions up to exclusive 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.13 are affected by CVE-2022-1851. Updating to a version beyond 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.13 is recommended.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu vim package on Jammy release?

    To fix the vulnerability in Ubuntu vim package on Jammy release, update to version 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5 or later.

  • What is the recommended remedy for the Debian vim package?

    For the Debian vim package, updating to version 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 or later is recommended. Additionally, versions 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u5, 2:9.0.1378-2, and 2:9.0.1894-1 are also considered safe.

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