CVE-2021-3778
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3778 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vim is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
vim is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow
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 | < 8.2.3409 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/65b605665997fad54ef39a93199e305af2fe4d7fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/d9c17308-2c99-4f9f-a706-f7f72c24c273Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221118-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/65b605665997fad54ef39a93199e305af2fe4d7fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/d9c17308-2c99-4f9f-a706-f7f72c24c273Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221118-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3778?
vim is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow
How severe is CVE-2021-3778?
CVE-2021-3778 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3778?
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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