Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim
CVE-2023-0288

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vim

Status
Vim/vim
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-0288?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Vim, affecting versions prior to 9.0.1189. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate any security risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

vim/vim < 9.0.1189

References

https://huntr.dev/bounties/550a0852-9be0-4abe-906c-f803b3...
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/232bdaaca98c34a99ffadf2...
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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