CVE-2022-2980: NULL Pointer Dereference in vim/vim
First published: Thu Aug 25 2022(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.0259 | |
| 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/80525751c5ce9ed82c41d83faf9ef38667bf61b1
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/6e7b12a5-242c-453d-b39e-9625d563b0ea
- 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-2022-2980
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XWOJOA7PZZAMBI5GFTL6PWHXMWSDLUXL/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-2980
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2980
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2980
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2980
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2980?
The severity of CVE-2022-2980 is high.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2980?
To fix CVE-2022-2980, update to version 9.0.0259 or later of vim/vim.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-2980?
The affected software for CVE-2022-2980 is vim/vim versions prior to 9.0.0259.
Where can I find more information on CVE-2022-2980?
You can find more information on CVE-2022-2980 at the following references: [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-2980), [Ubuntu Security Notices](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5995-1), [NVD NIST](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2980).
What is the CWE category for CVE-2022-2980?
The CWE category for CVE-2022-2980 is CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference).
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