Null Pointer Dereference in Vim Affects VIM 8.1.2269 to 9.0.0339
CVE-2022-47024

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Vim
Status: Vim
Vendor: CVE Published:; 20 January 2023

What is CVE-2022-47024?

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the function gui_x11_create_blank_mouse within the source file gui_x11.c of Vim. This issue affects versions from 8.1.2269 through 9.0.0339, potentially allowing attackers to induce a denial of service and further unspecified impacts on system stability. It is crucial for users to apply the necessary patches to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.