What is CVE-2022-0351?

CVE-2022-0351 is a high-severity software vulnerability (CWE-786) with a CVSS score of 7.8. Access of Memory Location Before Start of Buffer in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Is CVE-2022-0351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 1%.

What products does CVE-2022-0351 affect?

Tracked products affected include Debian, macOS. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0351?

Apply the vendor fix promptly. An official patch or advisory is available. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2022-0351

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.8 · CWE-786

7.8CVSS HIGH

Summary

Access of Memory Location Before Start of Buffer in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

Confidentiality impactHigh

Integrity impactHigh

Availability impactHigh

Exploit probability (EPSS)1%

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products we track (2)

Debian macOS

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Official patch: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fe6fb267e6ee5c5da2f41889e4e0e0ac5bf4b89d ↗

Additional information

NVD record
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/fe6fb267e6ee5c5da2f41889e4e0e0ac5bf4b89dPatch
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlAdvisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlAdvisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8b36db58-b65c-4298-be7f-40b9e37fd161Advisory