CVE-2023-5535

Name: CVE-2023-5535
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-11T20:15:10.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5535 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to v9.0.2010.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to v9.0.2010.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 9.0.2010
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Fedoraproject	Fedora	39

References

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/41e6f7d6ba67b61d911f9b1d76325cd79224753dPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2c2d85a7-1171-4014-bf7f-a2451745861fExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VDDWD25AZIHBAA44HQT75OWLQ5UMDKU3/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VGTVLUV7UCXXCZAIQIUCLG6JXAVYT3HE/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XPT7NMYJRLBPIALGSE24UWTY6F774GZW/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/41e6f7d6ba67b61d911f9b1d76325cd79224753dPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2c2d85a7-1171-4014-bf7f-a2451745861fExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VDDWD25AZIHBAA44HQT75OWLQ5UMDKU3/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VGTVLUV7UCXXCZAIQIUCLG6JXAVYT3HE/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XPT7NMYJRLBPIALGSE24UWTY6F774GZW/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5535?

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to v9.0.2010.

How severe is CVE-2023-5535?

CVE-2023-5535 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5535?

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-2023-5535?

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Source: NVD / NIST