CVE-2021-3236
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3236 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. vim 8.2.2348 is affected by null pointer dereference, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the ex_buffer_all method.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vim 8.2.2348 is affected by null pointer dereference, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the ex_buffer_all method.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | 8.2.2348 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/7674Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/vim/vim/issues/7674Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3236?
vim 8.2.2348 is affected by null pointer dereference, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via the ex_buffer_all method.
How severe is CVE-2021-3236?
CVE-2021-3236 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3236?
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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