CVE-2022-3153

Name: CVE-2022-3153
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-08T15:15:08.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3153 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 9.0.0404

References

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1540d334a04d874c2aa9d26b82dbbcd4bc5a78dePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/68331124-620d-48bc-a8fa-cd947b26270aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1540d334a04d874c2aa9d26b82dbbcd4bc5a78dePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/68331124-620d-48bc-a8fa-cd947b26270aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3153?

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

How severe is CVE-2022-3153?

CVE-2022-3153 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3153?

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-2022-3153?

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Source: NVD / NIST