CVE-2023-46246: Integer Overflow in :history command in Vim
First published: Fri Oct 27 2023(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.2068 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1<=2:9.0.1378-2 | 2:9.1.0861-1 |
| <9.0.2068 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9198c1f2b1ddecde22af918541e0de2a32f0f45a
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-q22m-h7m2-9mgm
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DNMFS3IH74KEMMESOA3EOB6MZ56TWGFF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IVA7K73WHQH4KVFDJQ7ELIUD2WK5ZT5E/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231208-0006/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-46246
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-46246
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-46246
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46246
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-46246
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-46246?
CVE-2023-46246 is a vulnerability in Vim, a text editor, that allows for a heap-use-after-free vulnerability in the memory allocation process.
How severe is CVE-2023-46246?
CVE-2023-46246 has a severity rating of medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-46246?
Vim versions up to and excluding 9.0.2068 are affected by CVE-2023-46246.
How can I fix CVE-2023-46246?
To fix CVE-2023-46246, users should update to a version of Vim that is newer than 9.0.2068.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-46246?
More information about CVE-2023-46246 can be found at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9198c1f2b1ddecde22af918541e0de2a32f0f45a) and [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-q22m-h7m2-9mgm).
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