USN-6557-1: Vim vulnerabilities

Published Dec 14, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that Vim could be made to dereference invalid memory. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-1725) It was discovered that Vim could be made to recurse infinitely. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-1771) It was discovered that Vim could be made to write out of bounds with a put command. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-1886) It was discovered that Vim could be made to write out of bounds. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-1897, CVE-2022-2000) It was discovered that Vim did not properly manage memory in the spell command. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-2042) It was discovered that Vim did not properly manage memory. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-46246, CVE-2023-48231) It was discovered that Vim could be made to divide by zero. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 23.04 and Ubuntu 23.10. (CVE-2023-48232) It was discovered that Vim contained multiple arithmetic overflows. An attacker could possibly use these issues to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-48233, CVE-2023-48234, CVE-2023-48235, CVE-2023-48236, CVE-2023-48237) It was discovered that Vim did not properly manage memory in the substitute command. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 23.04, and Ubuntu 23.10. (CVE-2023-48706)

Affected Software

88 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/xxd<2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xxd<2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xxd<2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xxd<2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/xxd<2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk3<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-athena<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-gtk<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-nox<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of the following
ubuntu/vim-tiny<2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xxd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xxd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:9.0.1000-4ubuntu3.3
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xxd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.15
  20. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  25. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  26. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xxd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.21
  27. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  28. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  29. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  30. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  31. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  32. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  33. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/xxd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm7
  34. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  35. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  36. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  37. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  38. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  39. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm22
  40. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
  41. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-athena to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
  42. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
  43. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-nox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15
  44. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/vim-tiny to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm15

Event History

Dec 14, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6557-1?

USN-6557-1 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability affecting Vim.

2

How do I fix USN-6557-1?

To fix USN-6557-1, upgrade Vim to version 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.2 or higher on affected Ubuntu versions.

3

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6557-1?

USN-6557-1 affects Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

4

What software packages are impacted by USN-6557-1?

Vim, vim-athena, vim-gtk3, and other related packages are impacted by USN-6557-1.

5

Is there a workaround for USN-6557-1?

There are no specific workarounds for USN-6557-1; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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