Out-of-bounds Read in vim/vim
CVE-2023-0049

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vim

Status
Vim/vim
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-0049?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the Vim text editor versions prior to 9.0.1143, affecting the security of sensitive data. This flaw can be exploited to read memory locations beyond the intended buffer, potentially exposing confidential information stored in memory. Affected users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

vim/vim < 9.0.1143

References

https://huntr.dev/bounties/5e6f325c-ba54-4bf0-b050-dca048...
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/7b17eb4b063a234376c1ec9...
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

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

CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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