CVE-2022-3099: Use After Free in vim/vim

Published Sep 3, 2022
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0360.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0360
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1
2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u32:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-1

Event History

Sep 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:08 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3099?

CVE-2022-3099 is a vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0360, which allows for a use after free exploit.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3099?

The following versions are affected: 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+, 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+, 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.17, 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.11, 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+, 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u5, 2:9.0.1378-2, 2:9.0.1894-1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3099?

The severity of CVE-2022-3099 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-3099?

To fix CVE-2022-3099, update your vim/vim software to version 9.0.0360 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3099?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3099 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://huntr.dev/bounties/403210c7-6cc7-4874-8934-b57f88bd4f5e), [Reference 2](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/35d21c6830fc2d68aca838424a0e786821c5891c), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DVWBI4BVTBUMNW4NMB3WZZDQJBKIGXI3/)

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