CVE-2022-37173: High severity suse vim vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2022

Updated

An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

Affected Software

2 affected components

vim GVim=9.0.0000

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 30, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:05 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37173?

CVE-2022-37173 is a vulnerability in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

How does CVE-2022-37173 affect Vim Gvim 9.0.0000?

CVE-2022-37173 affects Vim Gvim 9.0.0000 by allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code using a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37173?

The severity of CVE-2022-37173 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can I fix the CVE-2022-37173 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-37173 vulnerability, it is recommended to update gvim to a secure version that has addressed the issue.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37173?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-37173 at the following reference: [CVE-2022-37173](https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-Vuln).