What is CVE-2022-2862?

CVE-2022-2862 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 9.0.0221.

Is CVE-2022-2862 being actively exploited?

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

What products does CVE-2022-2862 affect?

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-2862?

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

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CVE-2022-2862

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.8 · Use-after-free

7.8CVSS HIGH

Summary

Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0221.

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)

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/1889f499a4f248cd84e0e0bf6d0d820016774494 ↗

Additional information

NVD record
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/1889f499a4f248cd84e0e0bf6d0d820016774494Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/71180988-1ab6-4311-bca8-e9a879b06765Patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XWOJOA7PZZAMBI5GFTL6PWHXMWSDLUXL/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-16