CVE-2022-3491: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
Published Dec 3, 2022
·Updated
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0742.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0742
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
Dec 3, 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 vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-3491.
2
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0742.'
3
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3491?
The severity of CVE-2022-3491 is not specified.
4
How does CVE-2022-3491 impact the affected software?
CVE-2022-3491 can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow in the affected software.
5
How do I fix CVE-2022-3491?
To fix CVE-2022-3491, update the affected software to version 9.0.0742 or higher.