CVE-2022-2175: Buffer Over-read in vim/vim

Published Jun 23, 2022
·
Updated

Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<8.2.5148
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
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

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade vim/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2

Event History

Jun 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:07 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2175?

CVE-2022-2175 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted repository clone with a missing object.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-2175?

CVE-2022-2175 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2175?

The affected software versions include Vim prior to 8.2.5148 and Fedora 35 and 36.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-2175?

To fix CVE-2022-2175, update to Vim version 8.2.5148 or later and apply the necessary patches for Fedora 35 and 36.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2175?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2175 at the following references: [link 1](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6046aded8da002b08d380db29de2ba0268b6616e), [link 2](https://huntr.dev/bounties/7f0481c2-8b57-4324-b47c-795d1ea67e55), [link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFD2A4YLBR7OIRHTL7CK6YNMEIQ264CN/)

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