VDB-203176 · CVE-2022-2288 · EUVD-2022-34561

vim up to 8.x out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in vim up to 8.x. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-2288. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vim up to 8.x (Word Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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 9.0.

The weakness was released 07/03/2022. The advisory is shared for download at huntr.dev. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2288 since 07/02/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c6fdb15d423df22e1776844811d082322475e48a 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-2022-34561). 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

CVSSv4info

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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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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 9.0
Patch: c6fdb15d423df22e1776844811d082322475e48a

Timelineinfo

07/02/2022 🔍
07/03/2022 +1 days 🔍
07/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/25/2026 +1422 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: c6fdb15d423df22e1776844811d082322475e48a
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2288 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2288
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-203176
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2022 18:34
Updated: 05/25/2026 04:32
Changes: 07/03/2022 18:34 (51), 07/18/2022 14:44 (1), 07/18/2022 14:47 (19), 05/25/2026 04:32 (15)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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