Summary
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when opening and
searching the contents of certain files. If an attacker could trick a user
into opening a specially crafted file, it could cause Vim to crash.
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | vim | 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm7 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 7.4
Use After Free in vim/vim
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-2042