Description
The autocmd feature in window.c in Vim before 8.1.2136 accesses freed memory.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | vim | 2:8.1.2136-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vim | 2:8.1.2136-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vim | 2:8.1.2136-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.3 | USN-4309-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | vim | 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.4 | USN-4309-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | vim | 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm1 | USN-4309-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-4309-1 vim vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026