Vulnerability Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0846, set_sofo() in src/spellfile.c reuses sl_sal_first[] without resetting values left by set_sal_first(), so a crafted spell file containing an SN_SAL section before an SN_SOFO section causes under-counted mapping lists and attacker-influenced writes beyond a heap allocation. This issue is fixed in version 9.2.0846.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/05c41c922309c7a11b6ec2f124be66551c90d66a
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0846
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-9jqx-hgpr-6v64
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-73072?
CVE-2026-73072 is a documented vulnerability. Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.2.0846, set_sofo() in src/spellfile.c reuses sl_sal_first[] without resetting values left by set_sal_first(), so a crafted spell file contai...
How severe is CVE-2026-73072?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-73072. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.