CVE-2022-3278: NULL Pointer Dereference in vim/vim

Published Sep 23, 2022
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0552.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0552
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u3
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-1

Event History

Sep 23, 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-2022-3278?

The severity of CVE-2022-3278 is high.

2

How does CVE-2022-3278 impact GitHub repository vim/vim?

CVE-2022-3278 is a vulnerability that allows for NULL pointer dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0552.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3278?

Versions 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u2, 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u6, 2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 of the vim package from the Debian repository are affected by CVE-2022-3278.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-3278?

To fix CVE-2022-3278, update the vim package to version 9.0.0552 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3278?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3278 on the following websites: [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3278), [NIST NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3278), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3278).

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