CVE-2022-2946
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2946 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0246.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0246.
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 | < 9.0.0246 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/adce965162dd89bf29ee0e5baf53652e7515762cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5d389a18-5026-47df-a5d0-1548a9b555d5Exploit, 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/adce965162dd89bf29ee0e5baf53652e7515762cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5d389a18-5026-47df-a5d0-1548a9b555d5Exploit, 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-2022-2946?
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0246.
How severe is CVE-2022-2946?
CVE-2022-2946 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2946?
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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