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- USN-7261-1
USN-7261-1: Vim vulnerability
First published: Mon Feb 10 2025(Updated: )
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled certain internal calls when scrolling a window. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/vim | <2:9.1.0496-1ubuntu6.4 | 2:9.1.0496-1ubuntu6.4 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/vim | <2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.23 | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.23 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/vim | <2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.31 | 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.31 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7261-1?
The severity of USN-7261-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-7261-1?
To fix USN-7261-1, update to the patched versions of Vim: 2:9.1.0496-1ubuntu6.4, 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.23, or 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.31 depending on your Ubuntu version.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7261-1?
USN-7261-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.10 with specific vulnerable versions of Vim.
Can USN-7261-1 be exploited remotely?
USN-7261-1 does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely, but it can lead to denial of service if an attacker has access.
What products are impacted by USN-7261-1?
The impacted product by USN-7261-1 is Vim, which is bundled with Ubuntu distributions.
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