Vulnerability Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1848.
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 | < 9.0.1848 |
| Apple | Macos | 14.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ced2c7394aafdc90fb7845e09b3a3fee23d48cb1Patch
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/9fc7dced-a7bb-4479-9718-f956df20f612ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Oct/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ced2c7394aafdc90fb7845e09b3a3fee23d48cb1Patch
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/9fc7dced-a7bb-4479-9718-f956df20f612ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00023.html
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213984Release NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4738?
CVE-2023-4738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1848.
How severe is CVE-2023-4738?
CVE-2023-4738 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-2023-4738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim, Apple Macos.