CVE-2023-1170: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
First published: Fri Mar 03 2023(Updated: )
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1376.
Credit: security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | <9.0.1376 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1c73b65229c25e3c1fd8824ba958f7cc4d604f9c
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/286e0090-e654-46d2-ac60-29f81799d0a4
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DIAKPMKJ4OZ6NYRZJO7YWMNQL2BICLYV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IE44W6WMMREYCW3GJHPSYP7NK2VT5NY6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X4KDAU76Z7QNSPKZX2JAJ6O7KIEOXWTL/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DIAKPMKJ4OZ6NYRZJO7YWMNQL2BICLYV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X4KDAU76Z7QNSPKZX2JAJ6O7KIEOXWTL/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IE44W6WMMREYCW3GJHPSYP7NK2VT5NY6/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1170?
CVE-2023-1170 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.1376.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1170?
The severity of CVE-2023-1170 is high, with a severity value of 6.6.
How does CVE-2023-1170 affect Vim Vim?
CVE-2023-1170 affects Vim Vim version up to 9.0.1376, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1170?
To fix CVE-2023-1170, update your Vim Vim installation to version 9.0.1376 or above.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1170?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1170 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1c73b65229c25e3c1fd8824ba958f7cc4d604f9c), [Link 2](https://huntr.dev/bounties/286e0090-e654-46d2-ac60-29f81799d0a4), [Link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DIAKPMKJ4OZ6NYRZJO7YWMNQL2BICLYV/)
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