CVE-2022-2874: NULL Pointer Dereference in vim/vim
First published: Thu Aug 18 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.0224 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 | 2:9.0.1378-2 2:9.1.0861-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4875d6ab068f09df88d24d81de40dcd8d56e243d
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/95f97dfe-247d-475d-9740-b7adc71f4c79
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-2874
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2874
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2874
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2874
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2874
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2874?
CVE-2022-2874 is a vulnerability that refers to a NULL Pointer Dereference in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0224.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-2874?
The affected software for CVE-2022-2874 includes Ubuntu packages vim 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.11, vim 9.0.0224, and Debian packages vim 2:9.0.1378-2, vim 2:9.0.1894-1.
How severe is CVE-2022-2874?
CVE-2022-2874 has a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that can potentially lead to denial of service (application crash).
How can I fix CVE-2022-2874?
To fix CVE-2022-2874, update the affected Ubuntu package vim to version 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.11 or install the fixed version 9.0.0224. For Debian, update vim to version 2:9.0.1378-2 or 2:9.0.1894-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2874?
More information about CVE-2022-2874 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2874), [Reference 2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1), [Reference 3](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2874).
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