CVE-2022-2042

Name: CVE-2022-2042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-10T19:15:08.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2042 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 1.40% 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

1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.5072
Apple	Macos	< 11.7
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.6

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8628b4cd-4055-4059-aed4-64f7fdc10ebaExploit, 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/HT213443Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Third 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
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8628b4cd-4055-4059-aed4-64f7fdc10ebaExploit, 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/HT213443Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2042?

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

How severe is CVE-2022-2042?

CVE-2022-2042 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2042?

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-2022-2042?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST