CVE-2022-2124
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.48%
Last modified
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/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 | < 8.2.5120 |
| 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://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://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
- Last Modified
- 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.
How Strix Helps
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