CVE-2022-1735

Name: CVE-2022-1735
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-17T19:15:08.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1735 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Classic Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4969.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Classic Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4969.

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

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.4969
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/7ce5b2b590256ce53d6af28c1d203fb3bc1d2d97Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c9f85608-ff11-48e4-933d-53d1759d44d9Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
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/7ce5b2b590256ce53d6af28c1d203fb3bc1d2d97Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c9f85608-ff11-48e4-933d-53d1759d44d9Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
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-2022-1735?

Classic Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4969.

How severe is CVE-2022-1735?

CVE-2022-1735 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1735?

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-2022-1735?

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Source: NVD / NIST