CVE-2022-3591: Use After Free in vim/vim

Published Dec 2, 2022
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0789.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<9.0.0789
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u3
2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u22:9.1.1230-1
Neovim Neovim>=0.1.0<0.9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade vim/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.0789

Event History

Dec 2, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:09 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3591?

The severity of CVE-2022-3591 is determined by the impact it has on systems and can range from low to critical.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3591?

To fix CVE-2022-3591, update to version 9.0.0789 or higher of the GitHub repository vim/vim.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-3591?

The affected software for CVE-2022-3591 includes the GitHub repository vim/vim versions prior to 9.0.0789.

4

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2022-3591?

No known exploits for CVE-2022-3591 have been reported at this time.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3591?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3591 on the MITRE CVE, Ubuntu Security Notices, and NVD websites.

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