CVE-2022-3256
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3256 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0530.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0530.
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 | < 9.0.0530 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8ecfa2c56b4992c7f067b92488aa9acea5a454adPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/8336a3df-212a-4f8d-ae34-76ef1f936bb3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8ecfa2c56b4992c7f067b92488aa9acea5a454adPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/8336a3df-212a-4f8d-ae34-76ef1f936bb3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3256?
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0530.
How severe is CVE-2022-3256?
CVE-2022-3256 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3256?
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-2022-3256?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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