CVE-2022-3234: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
Published Sep 17, 2022
·Updated
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0483.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0483
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+deb11u3
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:09 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:24 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3234?
This vulnerability has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
2
How does CVE-2022-3234 affect Vim?
This vulnerability affects Vim versions prior to 9.0.0483.
3
How can I fix CVE-2022-3234 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2022-3234 on Ubuntu, you need to upgrade Vim to version 9.0.0483.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-3234 on Debian?
To fix CVE-2022-3234 on Debian, you need to upgrade Vim to version 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u6, 2:9.0.1378-2, or 2:9.0.1894-1.
5
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-3234?
The CWE ID for CVE-2022-3234 is CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer).