vim up to 8.1 append_command use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in vim up to 8.1. The affected element is the function append_command. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-1616. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in vim up to 8.1 (Word Processing Software). Affected is the function append_command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/08/2022. The advisory is shared for download at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-1616 since 05/06/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233548 (Debian dla-4097 : vim - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (233548) and EUVD (EUVD-2022-24905). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 233548
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4097 : vim - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vim 8.2
Patch: d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c

Timelineinfo

05/06/2022 🔍
05/08/2022 +2 days 🔍
05/08/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/07/2026 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: d88934406c5375d88f8f1b65331c9f0cab68cc6c
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-199260
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2022 08:10
Updated: 04/07/2026 13:17
Changes: 05/08/2022 08:10 (51), 05/11/2022 14:59 (2), 03/30/2025 19:09 (16), 11/04/2025 13:51 (19), 04/07/2026 13:17 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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