CVE-2023-5441: NULL Pointer Dereference in vim/vim
First published: Thu Oct 05 2023(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vim Vim | <9.0.1994 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =39 | |
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1<=2:9.0.1378-2 | 2:9.1.0496-1 2:9.1.0709-1 |
| <9.0.1994 | ||
| =37 | ||
| =38 | ||
| =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/20d161ace307e28690229b68584f2d84556f8960
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/b54cbdf5-3e85-458d-bb38-9ea2c0b669f2
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VDDWD25AZIHBAA44HQT75OWLQ5UMDKU3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VGTVLUV7UCXXCZAIQIUCLG6JXAVYT3HE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XPT7NMYJRLBPIALGSE24UWTY6F774GZW/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-5441
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-5441
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-5441
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5441
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5441
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5441?
CVE-2023-5441 is a vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim that allows NULL pointer dereference, affecting Vim versions up to and excluding 9.0.1994.
How severe is CVE-2023-5441?
CVE-2023-5441 has a severity score of 8.2, which is classified as high.
How does CVE-2023-5441 affect Vim?
CVE-2023-5441 affects Vim versions prior to 9.0.1994, causing a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-5441?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-5441 is available in the GitHub commit 20d161ace307e28690229b68584f2d84556f8960.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5441?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5441 in the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/20d161ace307e28690229b68584f2d84556f8960) and [Huntr Dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/b54cbdf5-3e85-458d-bb38-9ea2c0b669f2).
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