Vulnerability Description
NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2729 in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4901. NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2729 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted input.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.2.4901 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8e4b76da1d7e987d43ca960dfbc372d1c617466fPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/7a4c59f3-fcc0-4496-995d-5ca6acd2da51ExploitThird 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/HT213488Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8e4b76da1d7e987d43ca960dfbc372d1c617466fPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/7a4c59f3-fcc0-4496-995d-5ca6acd2da51ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1620?
CVE-2022-1620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2729 in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4901. NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2729 allows...
How severe is CVE-2022-1620?
CVE-2022-1620 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apple Macos.