CVE-2022-1621

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Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.8 /10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References
Link Resource
https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fb Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089b Patch Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HIP7KG7TVS5YF3QREAY2GOGUT3YUBZAI/
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

18 May 2022, 11:15

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References
  • (FEDORA) https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HIP7KG7TVS5YF3QREAY2GOGUT3YUBZAI/ -

16 May 2022, 22:15

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References
  • (MLIST) https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.html -

16 May 2022, 15:22

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CWE CWE-787
References (CONFIRM) https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fb - (CONFIRM) https://huntr.dev/bounties/520ce714-bfd2-4646-9458-f52cd22bb2fb - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089b - (MISC) https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7c824682d2028432ee082703ef0ab399867a089b - Patch, Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : 6.8
v3 : 7.8
First Time Vim
Vim vim

10 May 2022, 17:15

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Summary Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

10 May 2022, 14:34

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2022-05-10 14:15

Updated : 2022-05-18 11:15

NVD link : CVE-2022-1621

Mitre link : CVE-2022-1621

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Products Affected

vim

  • vim
CWE
CWE-787

Out-of-bounds Write