Vulnerability Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0670, get_text_props() in src/textprop.c reads a uint16 property count stored inline after a line's text and returns it as the number of 32-byte textprop_T entries that follow. The only check is a floor that guarantees room for a single entry; the count is never checked against the amount of data actually present. A line that declares a large count while carrying little data causes consumers to read far past the end of the line buffer. Such a line can be delivered through a crafted undo file, leading to a crash. This vulnerability is fixed in 9.2.0670.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 9.2.0670 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/b2338ca90643e2f01ecb6547c1172716aaec4f79Patch
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0670Product
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-f36c-2qcp-7gpwVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57451?
CVE-2026-57451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0670, get_text_props() in src/textprop.c reads a uint16 property count stored inline after a line's text and returns it as the number of 3...
How severe is CVE-2026-57451?
CVE-2026-57451 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57451?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vim Vim.