CVE-2022-2231
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2231 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
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 | < 8.2.5169 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79481367a457951aabd9501b510fd7e3eb29c3d8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/8dae6ab4-7a7a-4716-a65c-9b090fa057b5Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79481367a457951aabd9501b510fd7e3eb29c3d8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/8dae6ab4-7a7a-4716-a65c-9b090fa057b5Exploit, 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-2022-2231?
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-2231?
CVE-2022-2231 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2231?
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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