vim up to 9.0.1840 integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in vim. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-4734. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in vim (Word Processing Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1846.

The weakness was shared 09/03/2023. The advisory is shared for download at huntr.dev. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-4734 since 09/02/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242732 (NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : vim Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2025-0141)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.0.1846 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4c6fe2e2ea62469642ed1d80b16d39e616b25cf5 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 Tenable (242732). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 242732
Nessus Name: NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : vim Multiple Vulnerabilities (NS-SA-2025-0141)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: vim 9.0.1846
Patch: 4c6fe2e2ea62469642ed1d80b16d39e616b25cf5

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4c6fe2e2ea62469642ed1d80b16d39e616b25cf5
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4734 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4734
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-238624

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2023 08:27
Updated: 06/23/2026 20:23
Changes: 09/03/2023 08:27 (48), 09/29/2023 17:46 (1), 09/29/2023 17:54 (11), 07/26/2025 15:28 (18), 06/23/2026 20:23 (2)
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