Vulnerability Description
The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | >= 8.1.2121, < 8.1.2136 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ec66c41d84e574baf8009dbc0bd088d2bc5b2421PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/compare/v8.1.2135...v8.1.2136PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ec66c41d84e574baf8009dbc0bd088d2bc5b2421PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/compare/v8.1.2135...v8.1.2136PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-20079?
CVE-2019-20079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-20079?
CVE-2019-20079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.