7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2183: Out-of-bounds Read in vim/vim

First published: Thu Jun 23 2022(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vim Vim<8.2.5151
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1
2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0967-2
Fedora=35
Fedora=36

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-2183?

    CVE-2022-2183 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 8.2.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-2183?

    The software affected by CVE-2022-2183 includes versions 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.12, 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.13, 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5, 8.2.5151, and 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u2, 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u5, 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-2183?

    CVE-2022-2183 is a vulnerability with an out-of-bounds read, which can potentially lead to information disclosure or a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-2183?

    To fix CVE-2022-2183, update your vim package to version 8.2.5151 or higher if available, or follow the recommended remedies provided by your operating system's security notice.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2183?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-2183 on the MITRE CVE website and the Ubuntu security notices (USN-5723-1, USN-5995-1).

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