Vulnerability Description
Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.2.4895 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/40f1d75f-fb2f-4281-b585-a41017f217e2ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6cPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1616?
CVE-2022-1616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote exe...
How severe is CVE-2022-1616?
CVE-2022-1616 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-2022-1616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Apple Macos.