VDB-202384 · CVE-2022-2129 · EUVD-2022-34415

vim up to 8.1 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vim up to 8.1. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-2129. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vim up to 8.1 (Word Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

The weakness was shared 06/20/2022. The advisory is shared for download at huntr.dev. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2129 since 06/18/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly 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 d6211a52ab9f53b82f884561ed43d2fe4d24ff7d 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-2022-34415). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Word Processing Software

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Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/vim/vim/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (huntr.dev): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / 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

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: vim 8.2
Patch: d6211a52ab9f53b82f884561ed43d2fe4d24ff7d

Timelineinfo

06/18/2022 🔍
06/20/2022 +2 days 🔍
06/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/24/2026 +1434 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: d6211a52ab9f53b82f884561ed43d2fe4d24ff7d
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2129 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2129
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202384
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2022 06:39
Updated: 05/24/2026 10:16
Changes: 06/20/2022 06:39 (51), 06/25/2022 08:17 (1), 03/30/2025 20:12 (16), 11/04/2025 15:26 (19), 05/24/2026 10:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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