CVE-2022-1381

Name: CVE-2022-1381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T01:15:10.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1381 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. global heap buffer overflow in skip_range in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4763. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

global heap buffer overflow in skip_range in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4763. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

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

3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4763
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Apple	Macos	< 13.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f50808ed135ab973296bca515ae4029b321afe47Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/55f9c0e8-c221-48b6-a00e-bdcaebaba4a4Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVPZVE2CIE2NGCHZDMEHPBWN3LK2UQAA/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6E457NYOIRWBJHKB7ON44UY5AVTG4HU/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/f50808ed135ab973296bca515ae4029b321afe47Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/55f9c0e8-c221-48b6-a00e-bdcaebaba4a4Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KVPZVE2CIE2NGCHZDMEHPBWN3LK2UQAA/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X6E457NYOIRWBJHKB7ON44UY5AVTG4HU/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1381?

How severe is CVE-2022-1381?

CVE-2022-1381 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1381?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST