CVE-2022-1898

Name: CVE-2022-1898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-27T09:15:08.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use After Free 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

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.5024
Fedoraproject	Fedora	34
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Apple	Macos	< 13.0

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/e2fa213cf571041dbd04ab0329303ffdc980678aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/45aad635-c2f1-47ca-a4f9-db5b25979ceaExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.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/e2fa213cf571041dbd04ab0329303ffdc980678aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/45aad635-c2f1-47ca-a4f9-db5b25979ceaExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.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

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1898?

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-1898?

CVE-2022-1898 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1898?

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-2022-1898?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST