CVE-2023-48235: overflow in ex address parsing in vim
First published: Thu Nov 16 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 | <9.0.2110 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =39 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1<=2:9.0.1378-2 | 2:9.1.0861-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/060623e4a3bc72b011e7cd92bedb3bfb64e06200
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-6g74-hr6q-pr8g
- 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/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231227-0007/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-48235
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-48235
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-48235
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48235
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-48235
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-48235?
CVE-2023-48235 is a vulnerability in Vim that occurs when parsing relative ex addresses, leading to an overflow.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-48235?
The impact of CVE-2023-48235 is low, with limited user interaction required.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-48235?
Vim versions up to and excluding 9.0.2110 and Fedora 39 are affected by CVE-2023-48235.
How can I fix CVE-2023-48235?
To fix CVE-2023-48235, update Vim to version 9.0.2110 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-48235?
More information about CVE-2023-48235 can be found in the references provided: https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-6g74-hr6q-pr8g, https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/060623e4a3bc72b011e7cd92bedb3bfb64e06200, http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/16/1
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