high
7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-5535: Use After Free in vim/vim

First published: Wed Oct 11 2023(Updated: )

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to v9.0.2010.

Credit: security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev security@huntr.dev

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vim Vim<9.0.2010
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
ubuntu/vim<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.20
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.20
ubuntu/vim<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.13
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.13
ubuntu/vim<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.2
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.2
ubuntu/vim<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.1
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.1
debian/vim<=2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u2<=2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u6<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1<=2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0016-1
2:9.1.0377-1

Remedy

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/41e6f7d6ba67b61d911f9b1d76325cd79224753d

Remedy

https://huntr.dev/bounties/2c2d85a7-1171-4014-bf7f-a2451745861f

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-5535?

    CVE-2023-5535 is a vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to v9.0.2010, which allows for a Use After Free exploit.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-5535?

    Vim Vim versions prior to v9.0.2010 are affected by CVE-2023-5535.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5535?

    CVE-2023-5535 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-5535?

    To fix CVE-2023-5535, update your Vim Vim software to version v9.0.2010 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5535?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-5535 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/41e6f7d6ba67b61d911f9b1d76325cd79224753d) and [Huntr.dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/2c2d85a7-1171-4014-bf7f-a2451745861f).

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