CVE-2022-0128

Name: CVE-2022-0128
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-06T17:15:07.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0128 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. vim is vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

vim is vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4009	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7	Security Update 2020-001
Apple	Macos	< 10.15.7	—
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.6.6	—
Apple	Macos	10.15.7	—

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Mar/29Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d3a117814d6acbf0dca3eff1a7626843b9b3734aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/63f51299-008a-4112-b85b-1e904aadd4baExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213183Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213256Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jul/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Mar/29Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/May/35Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d3a117814d6acbf0dca3eff1a7626843b9b3734aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/63f51299-008a-4112-b85b-1e904aadd4baExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213183Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213256Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213343Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0128?

vim is vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read

How severe is CVE-2022-0128?

CVE-2022-0128 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0128?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0128?

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Source: NVD / NIST