Vulnerability Description
Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.2.4956 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Apple | Macos | < 11.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/395bd1f6d3edc9f7edb5d1f2d7deaf5a9e3ab93cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5ccfb386-7eb9-46e5-98e5-243ea4b358a8ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1720?
CVE-2022-1720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-1720?
CVE-2022-1720 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-2022-1720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apple Macos.