CVE-2022-0261
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
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 | < 8.2.4120 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.12.6 |
| Apple | Macos | < 13.0 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9f8c304c8a390ade133bac29963dc8e56ab14cbcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/fa795954-8775-4f23-98c6-d4d4d3fe8a82Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9f8c304c8a390ade133bac29963dc8e56ab14cbcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/fa795954-8775-4f23-98c6-d4d4d3fe8a82Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0261?
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-0261?
CVE-2022-0261 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0261?
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.
How Strix Helps
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