CVE-2022-0572

Name: CVE-2022-0572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-14T12:15:23.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 26.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0572 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 26.58% 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

26.58%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4359
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Apple	Macos	< 13.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6e28703a8e41f775f64e442c5d11ce1ff599aa3fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/bf3e0643-03e9-4436-a1c8-74e7111c32bfExploit, 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/4GOY5YWTP5QUY2EFLCL7AUWA2CV57C37/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZLEHVP4LNAGER4ZDGUDS5V5YVQD6INF/
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/6e28703a8e41f775f64e442c5d11ce1ff599aa3fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/bf3e0643-03e9-4436-a1c8-74e7111c32bfExploit, 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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4GOY5YWTP5QUY2EFLCL7AUWA2CV57C37/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ZLEHVP4LNAGER4ZDGUDS5V5YVQD6INF/
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0572?

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-0572?

CVE-2022-0572 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0572?

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-2022-0572?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST