CVE-2023-48233: overflow with count for :s command in vim
First published: Thu Nov 16 2023(Updated: )
Vim is an open source command line text editor. If the count after the :s command is larger than what fits into a (signed) long variable, abort with e_value_too_large. Impact is low, user interaction is required and a crash may not even happen in all situations. This issue has been addressed in commit `ac6378773` which has been included in release version 9.0.2108. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.2108 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-3xx4-hcq6-r2vj
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ac63787734fda2e294e477af52b3bd601517fa78
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/16/1
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M3VQF7CL3V6FGSEW37WNDFBRRILR65AK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4UJAK2W5S7G75ETDAEM3BDUCVSXCEGRD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VNRNYLWXZOGTYWE5HMFNQ5FVE3HBUHF6/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-48233.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-48233?
The severity level of CVE-2023-48233 is medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-48233?
Vim version up to 9.0.2108 and Fedora version 39 are affected by CVE-2023-48233.
Is user interaction required for this vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2023-48233.
How can I fix CVE-2023-48233?
To fix CVE-2023-48233, update Vim to a version that includes the fix or apply the necessary patch provided by the vendor.
- collector/mitre-cve
- collector/nvd-api
- vendor/vim
- product/vim
- canonical/vim vim
- vendor/fedoraproject
- product/fedora
- canonical/fedoraproject fedora