CVE-2023-1175: Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size in vim/vim

Published Mar 4, 2023
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Updated

Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1378.

Affected Software

1 affected component
vim Vim<9.0.1378

Event History

Mar 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1175?

CVE-2023-1175 is a vulnerability that involves an incorrect calculation of buffer size in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.1378.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-1175?

CVE-2023-1175 has a severity rating of high, with a severity value of 6.6.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-1175?

The affected software for CVE-2023-1175 is Vim Vim version up to exclusive 9.0.1378.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-1175?

To fix CVE-2023-1175, update to version 9.0.1378 or later of Vim Vim.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2023-1175?

Yes, you can find references to CVE-2023-1175 in the following links: [link 1](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c99cbf8f289bdda5d4a77d7ec415850a520330ba), [link 2](https://huntr.dev/bounties/7e93fc17-92eb-4ae7-b01a-93bb460b643e), and [link 3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00015.html).

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