Vulnerability Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
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 | < 8.2.5043 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
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/71223e2db87c2bf3b09aecb46266b56cda26191dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/67ca4d3b-9175-43c1-925c-72a7091bc071ExploitPatchThird 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/71223e2db87c2bf3b09aecb46266b56cda26191dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/67ca4d3b-9175-43c1-925c-72a7091bc071ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00023.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-1942?
CVE-2022-1942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-1942?
CVE-2022-1942 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-2022-1942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Fedoraproject Fedora, Apple Macos, Debian Debian Linux.