Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim

CVE-2023-5344

What is CVE-2023-5344?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Vim prior to version 9.0.1969. This issue can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by crafting specific input that exceeds allocated memory limits. Users of affected versions are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the latest release to mitigate this risk and protect their systems from potential exploitation.

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