CVE-2022-2287: Out-of-bounds Read in vim/vim

Published Jul 2, 2022
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Out-of-bounds Read in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0021
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

Event History

Jul 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:07 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:21 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-2287.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2287?

The severity of CVE-2022-2287 is not specified.

3

How can I fix the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Vim?

To fix the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Vim, update to the latest version available for your operating system.

4

What versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-2287?

Versions 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+ to 2:9.0.1894-1 of Vim are affected by CVE-2022-2287.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2287?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2287 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://huntr.dev/bounties/654aa069-3a9d-45d3-9a52-c1cf3490c284), [Reference 2](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/5e59ea54c0c37c2f84770f068d95280069828774), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UXPO5EHDV6J4B27E65DOQGZFELUFPRSK/).

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