CVE-2022-3278
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3278 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0552.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0552.
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 | < 9.0.0552 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/69082916c8b5d321545d60b9f5facad0a2dd5a4ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/a9fad77e-f245-4ce9-ba15-c7d4c86c4612Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/69082916c8b5d321545d60b9f5facad0a2dd5a4ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/a9fad77e-f245-4ce9-ba15-c7d4c86c4612Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3278?
NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0552.
How severe is CVE-2022-3278?
CVE-2022-3278 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3278?
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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