CVE-2022-0714

Name: CVE-2022-0714
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-22T20:15:07.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 12.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0714 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4436.. EPSS estimates a 12.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4436.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.77%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	<= 8.2.4436
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/4e889f98e95ac05d7c8bd3ee933ab4d47820fdfaPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/db70e8db-f309-4f3c-986c-e69d2415c3b3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlThird 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/HBUYQBZ6GWAWJRWP7AODJ4KHW5BCKDVP/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
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/4e889f98e95ac05d7c8bd3ee933ab4d47820fdfaPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/db70e8db-f309-4f3c-986c-e69d2415c3b3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlThird 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/HBUYQBZ6GWAWJRWP7AODJ4KHW5BCKDVP/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0714?

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4436.

How severe is CVE-2022-0714?

CVE-2022-0714 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0714?

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-2022-0714?

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Source: NVD / NIST