CVE-2022-2889: Use After Free in vim/vim

Published Aug 19, 2022
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0225.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0225
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
debian/vim<2:9.0.0229-1
2:9.0.0229-1
debian/vim<2:9.0.0229-1
2:9.0.0229-1
debian/vim<2:9.0.0229-1
2:9.0.0229-1
debian/vim
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-22:9.1.1230-2+deb13u12:9.2.0858-1

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 2:9.1.1230-2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-2+deb13u1Fixed in 2:9.2.0858-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:9.0.0229-1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.0225

Event History

Aug 19, 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
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
Affected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2889?

CVE-2022-2889 is a vulnerability known as Use After Free in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0225.

2

How does CVE-2022-2889 affect software?

CVE-2022-2889 affects software versions prior to 9.0.0225 of the GitHub repository vim/vim.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2889?

The severity of CVE-2022-2889 is not specified.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-2889?

To fix CVE-2022-2889, update your software to version 9.0.0225 or higher of the GitHub repository vim/vim.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2889?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-2889 at the following references: - [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2889) - [Huntr Bounty](https://huntr.dev/bounties/d1ac9817-825d-49ce-b514-1d5b12b6bdaa) - [Ubuntu Security Notices](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6302-1)

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