CVE-2022-1733

Name: CVE-2022-1733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-17T17:15:08.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1733 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4968.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4968.

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

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4968
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, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/60ae0e71490c97f2871a6344aca61cacf220f813Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/6ff03b27-472b-4bef-a2bf-410fae65ff0aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BFAZTAT5CZC2R6KYDYA2HBAVEDSIX6MW/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IUPOLEX5GXC733HL4EFYMHFU7NISJJZG/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QKIX5HYKWXWG6QBCPPTPQ53GNOFHSAIS/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/60ae0e71490c97f2871a6344aca61cacf220f813Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/6ff03b27-472b-4bef-a2bf-410fae65ff0aExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BFAZTAT5CZC2R6KYDYA2HBAVEDSIX6MW/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IUPOLEX5GXC733HL4EFYMHFU7NISJJZG/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QKIX5HYKWXWG6QBCPPTPQ53GNOFHSAIS/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1733?

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4968.

How severe is CVE-2022-1733?

CVE-2022-1733 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1733?

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-2022-1733?

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Source: NVD / NIST