CVE-2022-0943

Name: CVE-2022-0943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T21:15:07.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow occurs in vim in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4563.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow occurs in vim in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4563.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4563
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
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/5c68617d395f9d7b824f68475b24ce3e38d653a3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/9e4de32f-ad5f-4830-b3ae-9467b5ab90a1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.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/C3R36VSLO4TRX72SWB6IDJOD24BQXPX2/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RAIQTUO35U5WO2NYMY47637EMCVDJRSL/
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/5c68617d395f9d7b824f68475b24ce3e38d653a3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/9e4de32f-ad5f-4830-b3ae-9467b5ab90a1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.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/C3R36VSLO4TRX72SWB6IDJOD24BQXPX2/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RAIQTUO35U5WO2NYMY47637EMCVDJRSL/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0943?

Heap-based Buffer Overflow occurs in vim in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4563.

How severe is CVE-2022-0943?

CVE-2022-0943 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0943?

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-2022-0943?

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Source: NVD / NIST