CVE-2022-2946: Use After Free in vim/vim
First published: Tue Aug 23 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.0246 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| 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/adce965162dd89bf29ee0e5baf53652e7515762c
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5d389a18-5026-47df-a5d0-1548a9b555d5
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C72HDIMR3KTTAO7QGTXWUMPBNFUFIBRD/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-2946
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C72HDIMR3KTTAO7QGTXWUMPBNFUFIBRD/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2946
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2946
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2946
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2946
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2946?
CVE-2022-2946 is a vulnerability that allows for use after free in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0246.
How severe is CVE-2022-2946?
CVE-2022-2946 has a CVSS severity score of 7.8, indicating a high severity.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2946?
The vulnerability affects vim/vim versions prior to 9.0.0246 on Ubuntu and Debian.
How can I fix CVE-2022-2946 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2022-2946 on Ubuntu, update the vim package to version 9.0.0246 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-2946?
Additional information about CVE-2022-2946 can be found on the CVE website, Ubuntu Security Notices, and NVD.
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