CVE-2022-2124

Name: CVE-2022-2124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-19T10:15:09.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2124 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Over-read 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

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.5120
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
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/2f074f4685897ab7212e25931eeeb0212292829fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8e9e056d-f733-4540-98b6-414bf36e0b42Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFD2A4YLBR7OIRHTL7CK6YNMEIQ264CN/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U743FMJGFQ35GBPCQ6OWMVZEJPDFVEWM/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16Third Party Advisory
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/2f074f4685897ab7212e25931eeeb0212292829fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8e9e056d-f733-4540-98b6-414bf36e0b42Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFD2A4YLBR7OIRHTL7CK6YNMEIQ264CN/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U743FMJGFQ35GBPCQ6OWMVZEJPDFVEWM/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16Third Party Advisory
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 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2124?

Buffer Over-read in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-2124?

CVE-2022-2124 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2124?

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-2022-2124?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST