USN-6698-1: Vim vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-22667
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vim/2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.3
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vim/2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.16
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vim/2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.22
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6698-1 (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-22667

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of USN-6698-1?

  The severity of USN-6698-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

• How do I fix USN-6698-1?

  To fix USN-6698-1, you should update the Vim package to the patched versions specified in the advisory.

• Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6698-1?

  Affected versions of Ubuntu include 23.10, 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, 16.04, and 14.04.

• What versions of Vim are impacted by USN-6698-1?

  The impacted versions of Vim include 2:9.0.1672-1ubuntu2.3, 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.16, and earlier versions down to 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm16.

• Who discovered the vulnerability USN-6698-1?

  The vulnerability USN-6698-1 was discovered by Zhen Zhou.