CVE-2022-3520: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 02 2022(Updated: )
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0765.
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.0765 | |
| ubuntu/vim | <2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.18 | 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.18 |
| ubuntu/vim | <2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.12 | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.12 |
| ubuntu/vim | <2:9.0.0813-1 | 2:9.0.0813-1 |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u2<=2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u6<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1 | 2:9.0.1378-2 2:9.1.0016-1 2:9.1.0377-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/36343ae0fb7247e060abfd35fb8e4337b33abb4b
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/c1db3b70-f4fe-481f-8a24-0b1449c94246
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3520
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-3520
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6420-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-3520
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3520
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-3520
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3520?
CVE-2022-3520 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.0765.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-3520?
The software affected by CVE-2022-3520 includes the vim package with versions prior to 9.0.0765 for Ubuntu and versions prior to 9.0.1378-2 and 9.0.1894-1 for Debian.
How severe is CVE-2022-3520?
CVE-2022-3520 has a severity score of 5.3 (Medium) according to the National Vulnerability Database.
How can I fix CVE-2022-3520?
To fix CVE-2022-3520, update the vim package to version 9.0.0765 for Ubuntu or version 9.0.1378-2 or 9.0.1894-1 for Debian, depending on the distribution you are using.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3520?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-3520 at the following references: [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-3520), [National Vulnerability Database](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3520), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3520)
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