CVE-2019-20079
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | >= 8.1.2121, < 8.1.2136 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ec66c41d84e574baf8009dbc0bd088d2bc5b2421Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/compare/v8.1.2135...v8.1.2136Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154898Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ec66c41d84e574baf8009dbc0bd088d2bc5b2421Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/compare/v8.1.2135...v8.1.2136Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154898Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4309-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20079?
The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-20079?
CVE-2019-20079 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20079?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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