Vulnerability Description
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. 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 | < 8.2.4919 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| 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 ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fbExploitThird 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/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- 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/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fbExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1621?
CVE-2022-1621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possib...
How severe is CVE-2022-1621?
CVE-2022-1621 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-2022-1621?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apple Macos.