CVE-2025-22134: heap-buffer-overflow with visual mode in Vim < 9.1.1003
First published: Mon Jan 13 2025(Updated: )
Last updated 21 January 2025
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/vim | <=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1<=2:9.0.1378-2<=2:9.1.0967-2 | |
| Vim | <9.1.1003 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c9a1e257f1630a0866447e53a564f7ff96a80ead
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-5rgf-26wj-48v8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/11/1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-22134
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22134
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-22134
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-22134
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-22134
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22134?
CVE-2025-22134 has a high severity due to the potential heap-buffer overflow that can lead to security exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22134?
To fix CVE-2025-22134, update Vim to a version that is higher than 9.1.1003.
What are the affected versions of Vim for CVE-2025-22134?
Affected versions for CVE-2025-22134 include Vim versions up to 9.1.1003.
Can CVE-2025-22134 affect my system if I use Debian?
Yes, if you use Vim on Debian, versions up to 2:9.1.0967-2 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-22134.
What is the cause of CVE-2025-22134?
CVE-2025-22134 is caused by Vim not properly ending visual mode when switching buffers, leading to a heap-buffer overflow.
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