CVE-2022-2208
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2208 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.5163.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.5163.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.2.5163 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/7bfe3d5b-568f-4c34-908f-a39909638cc1Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/7bfe3d5b-568f-4c34-908f-a39909638cc1Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2208?
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.5163.
How severe is CVE-2022-2208?
CVE-2022-2208 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2208?
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.
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