CVE-2022-1968

Name: CVE-2022-1968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-02T14:15:34.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1968 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 1.42% 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

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.5050
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/409510c588b1eec1ae33511ae97a21eb8e110895Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/949090e5-f4ea-4edf-bd79-cd98f0498a5bExploit, 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://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/409510c588b1eec1ae33511ae97a21eb8e110895Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/949090e5-f4ea-4edf-bd79-cd98f0498a5bExploit, 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://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: Jun 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1968?

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

How severe is CVE-2022-1968?

CVE-2022-1968 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1968?

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-2022-1968?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST