CVE-2022-0443

Name: CVE-2022-0443
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-02T21:15:07.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0443 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use After Free 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

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4281
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9b4a80a66544f2782040b641498754bcb5b8d461Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b987c8cb-bbbe-4601-8a6c-54ff907c6b51Exploit, 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.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZLEHVP4LNAGER4ZDGUDS5V5YVQD6INF/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UFXFAILMLUIK4MBUEZO4HNBNKYZRJ5AP/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/9b4a80a66544f2782040b641498754bcb5b8d461Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b987c8cb-bbbe-4601-8a6c-54ff907c6b51Exploit, 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.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZLEHVP4LNAGER4ZDGUDS5V5YVQD6INF/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UFXFAILMLUIK4MBUEZO4HNBNKYZRJ5AP/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0443?

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-0443?

CVE-2022-0443 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0443?

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-2022-0443?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST