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Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-1621: ELSA-2022-5242: vim security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | May 10, 2022 | Jul 2, 2022 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
May 10, 2022
Added
Jul 2, 2022
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
A flaw was found in vim, where it is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the vim_strncpy find_word function. This flaw allows a specially crafted file to crash software, modify memory and possibly perform remote execution when opened in vim.
A flaw was found in vim, where it is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the vim_strncpy find_word function. This flaw allows a specially crafted file to crash software, modify memory and possibly perform remote execution when opened in vim.
Solutions
oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-commonoracle-linux-upgrade-vim-enhancedoracle-linux-upgrade-vim-filesystemoracle-linux-upgrade-vim-minimaloracle-linux-upgrade-vim-x11
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