CVE-2022-2598
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2598 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds Write to API in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0100.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out-of-bounds Write to API in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0100.
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 | < 9.0.0100 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4e677b9c40ccbc5f090971b31dc2fe07bf05541dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f08363a-47a2-422d-a7de-ce96a89ad08eExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4e677b9c40ccbc5f090971b31dc2fe07bf05541dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f08363a-47a2-422d-a7de-ce96a89ad08eExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2598?
Out-of-bounds Write to API in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0100.
How severe is CVE-2022-2598?
CVE-2022-2598 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2598?
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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