What is CVE-2022-2125?

CVE-2022-2125 is a high-severity software vulnerability (CWE-122) with a CVSS score of 7.8. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.

Is CVE-2022-2125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 2%.

What products does CVE-2022-2125 affect?

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-2125?

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

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CVE-2022-2125

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.8 · CWE-122

7.8CVSS HIGH

Summary

Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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)2%

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

Affected products we track (2)

macOS Fedora

Recommendation

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

Official patch: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0e8e938d497260dd57be67b4966cb27a5f72376f ↗

Additional information

NVD record
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0e8e938d497260dd57be67b4966cb27a5f72376fPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/17dab24d-beec-464d-9a72-5b6b11283705Patch
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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GFD2A4YLBR7OIRHTL7CK6YNMEIQ264CN/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U743FMJGFQ35GBPCQ6OWMVZEJPDFVEWM/