CVE-2022-3296: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim

Published Sep 25, 2022
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Updated

Stack-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0577.

Affected Software

4 affected components
vim Vim<9.0.0577
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Event History

Sep 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3296?

CVE-2022-3296 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0577.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-3296?

CVE-2022-3296 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3296?

The Vim Vim repository prior to version 9.0.0577 and Fedora versions 35, 36, and 37 are affected by CVE-2022-3296.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-3296?

To fix CVE-2022-3296, make sure to update to Vim version 9.0.0577 or later, or update to a patched version of Fedora.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-3296?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-3296 at the following links: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/96b9bf8f74af8abf1e30054f996708db7dc285be), [Huntr project](https://huntr.dev/bounties/958866b8-526a-4979-9471-39392e0c9077), [Fedora mailing list](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4QI7AETXBHPC7SGA77Q7O5IEGULWYET7/).

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