CVE-2025-1215: vim main.c memory corruption

Published Feb 12, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in vim up to 9.1.1096. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file src/main.c. The manipulation of the argument --log leads to memory corruption. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Upgrading to version 9.1.1097 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as c5654b84480822817bb7b69ebc97c174c91185e9. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
vim Vim<=9.1.1096
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u3, <=2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2
2:9.1.1230-1
vim Vim<9.1.1097
NetApp Bootstrap Os
Microsoft cbl2 vim 9.1.0791-4<9.1.0791-4
9.1.0791-4
Microsoft azl3 vim 9.1.0791-4<9.1.0791-4
9.1.0791-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.1.1230-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.0791-4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade vim to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.1097Patch c5654b84480822817bb7b69ebc97c174c91185e9

Event History

Feb 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 12, 58589
Event
via NVD·03:28 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1215?

CVE-2025-1215 is classified as a problematic vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1215?

The recommended fix for CVE-2025-1215 is to upgrade Vim to version 9.1.1097 or later.

3

What code does CVE-2025-1215 affect?

CVE-2025-1215 affects unknown code in the file src/main.c.

4

Can CVE-2025-1215 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-1215 can only be exploited on the local host.

5

Which versions of Vim are affected by CVE-2025-1215?

Versions of Vim up to and including 9.1.1096 are affected by CVE-2025-1215.

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