vim up to 8.1 null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in vim up to 8.1. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-2208. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in vim up to 8.1 (Word Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

The weakness was released 06/27/2022. The advisory is shared for download at huntr.dev. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2208 since 06/26/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195 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-2022-34491). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vim 8.2
Patch: cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195

Timelineinfo

06/26/2022 🔍
06/27/2022 +1 days 🔍
06/27/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/24/2026 +1427 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: cd38bb4d83c942c4bad596835c6766cbf32e5195
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-202816
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2022 18:02
Updated: 05/24/2026 18:46
Changes: 06/27/2022 18:02 (41), 07/15/2022 15:54 (1), 07/15/2022 16:00 (29), 05/24/2026 18:46 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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