CVE-2022-0261

Name: CVE-2022-0261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-18T16:15:08.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00023.html
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: Jan 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0261?

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Source: NVD / NIST