CVE-2022-1897

Name: CVE-2022-1897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-27T15:15:07.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1897 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

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

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.0.5023
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Apple	Macos	< 13.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/338f1fc0ee3ca929387448fe464579d6113fa76aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/82c12151-c283-40cf-aa05-2e39efa89118Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OZSLFIKFYU5Y2KM5EJKQNYHWRUBDQ4GJ/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QMFHBC5OQXDPV2SDYA2JUQGVCPYASTJB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TYNK6SDCMOLQJOI3B4AOE66P2G2IH4ZM/
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/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/338f1fc0ee3ca929387448fe464579d6113fa76aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/82c12151-c283-40cf-aa05-2e39efa89118Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00023.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OZSLFIKFYU5Y2KM5EJKQNYHWRUBDQ4GJ/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QMFHBC5OQXDPV2SDYA2JUQGVCPYASTJB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TYNK6SDCMOLQJOI3B4AOE66P2G2IH4ZM/
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 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1897?

Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-1897?

CVE-2022-1897 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1897?

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-2022-1897?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST