What is CVE-2022-2042?

CVE-2022-2042 is a high-severity software vulnerability (Use-after-free) with a CVSS score of 7.8. Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Is CVE-2022-2042 being actively exploited?

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

What products does CVE-2022-2042 affect?

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-2042?

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

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CVE-2022-2042

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.8 · Use-after-free

7.8CVSS HIGH

Summary

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

Confidentiality impactHigh

Integrity impactHigh

Availability impactHigh

Exploit probability (EPSS)1%

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

Affected products we track (1)

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/2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835 ↗

Additional information

NVD record
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2813f38e021c6e6581c0c88fcf107e41788bc835Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8628b4cd-4055-4059-aed4-64f7fdc10ebaPatch
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/43Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/45Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16