CVE-2022-2125

Name: CVE-2022-2125
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-19T12:15:07.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2125 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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

1.55%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 8.2.5122
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/0e8e938d497260dd57be67b4966cb27a5f72376fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/17dab24d-beec-464d-9a72-5b6b11283705Exploit, Patch, 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/202305-16
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/0e8e938d497260dd57be67b4966cb27a5f72376fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/17dab24d-beec-464d-9a72-5b6b11283705Exploit, Patch, 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/202305-16
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 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2125?

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

How severe is CVE-2022-2125?

CVE-2022-2125 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2125?

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-2022-2125?

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Source: NVD / NIST