Binary Hijacking Vulnerability in gvim by Vim
CVE-2022-37173

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vim

Status
Gvim
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 August 2022

What is CVE-2022-37173?

A vulnerability in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code through a binary hijacking attack targeting C:\Program.exe. This flaw potentially allows malicious users to exploit the system, emphasizing the importance of securing the installation environment and keeping software up to date.

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Gvim-Installer-Vuln
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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