CVE-2022-1897
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- 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://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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