CVE-2022-2849: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
First published: Wed Aug 17 2022(Updated: )
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0220.
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.0220 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 | 2:9.0.1378-2 2:9.1.0777-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f6d39c31d2177549a986d170e192d8351bd571e2
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/389aeccd-deb9-49ae-9b6a-24c12d79b02e
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XWOJOA7PZZAMBI5GFTL6PWHXMWSDLUXL/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-2849
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XWOJOA7PZZAMBI5GFTL6PWHXMWSDLUXL/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2849
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2849
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2849
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2849
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2849?
CVE-2022-2849 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0220.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2849?
CVE-2022-2849 affects vim/vim versions prior to 9.0.0220.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2849?
The severity of CVE-2022-2849 is not specified.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2849?
To fix CVE-2022-2849, update your vim/vim installation to version 9.0.0220 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2849?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-2849 at the following references: [MITRE CVE](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2849), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5995-1), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2849).
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