vim up to 8.1 vim/vim use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in vim up to 8.1. This affects an unknown part of the file vim/vim. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-2042. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vim up to 8.1 (Word Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file vim/vim. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 06/11/2022. The advisory is available at huntr.dev. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2042 since 06/09/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835 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 vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-34345). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.4
CNA Vector (huntr.dev): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: vim 8.2
Patch: 2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835

Timelineinfo

06/09/2022 🔍
06/11/2022 +2 days 🔍
06/11/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/24/2026 +1443 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-201610
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2022 10:33
Updated: 05/24/2026 04:56
Changes: 06/11/2022 10:33 (51), 06/15/2022 10:23 (2), 05/24/2026 04:56 (15)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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