Description
Buffer Over-read in function grab_file_name in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4956. This vulnerability is capable of crashing the software, memory modification, and possible remote execution.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| vim | vim/vim | unspecified – < 8.2.4956 | 8.2.4956 |
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 | 2:9.0.0135-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vim | 2:9.0.0135-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | vim | 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u3 | DLA-3182-1 |
| Debian 9 | vim | 2:8.0.0197-4+deb9u7 | DLA-3053-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.5 | USN-5995-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.13 | USN-5995-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.12 | USN-5995-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | vim | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | vim | 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm8 | USN-5995-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES 15 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
Show 21 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.2 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 9 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | vim | 9.0.0453-2.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12337-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 | vim | 9.0.0313-150000.5.25.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2023 | vim-data +5 | 2:9.0.1160-1.amzn2023.0.2 | ALAS2023-2023-098 |
| Amazon Linux 2 | vim-X11 +5 | 2:8.2.5172-1.amzn2.0.1 | ALAS2-2022-1829 |
Advisories 12
- WID-SEC-2022-1846 Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 11, 2026
- WID-SEC-2024-0794 Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 11, 2026
- USN-5995-1 vim vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- DLA-3182-1 vim - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3053-1 vim - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:3229-1 Security update for vim SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 Security update for vim SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12337-1 gvim-9.0.0453-2.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- VDE-2022-046 PHOENIX CONTACT: Multiple Linux component vulnerabilities in PLCnext Firmware CERT@VDE · May 22, 2025
- ALAS2023-2023-098 Important: vim security update (Amazon Linux 2023) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Feb 15, 2024
- WID-SEC-2022-0440 vim: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 3, 2023
- ALAS2-2022-1829 Moderate: vim security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Jul 20, 2022
References
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5ccfb386-7eb9-46e5-98e5-243ea4b358a8
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/395bd1f6d3edc9f7edb5d1f2d7deaf5a9e3ab93c
- [debian-lts-announce] 20220620 [SECURITY] [DLA 3053-1] vim security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2022-719f3ec21b vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-bb7f3cacbf vendor-advisory
- GLSA-202208-32 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213443
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213444
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-5 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-7 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-4 macOS Monterey 12.6 mailing-list
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-9 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-09-12-3 macOS Big Sur 11.7 mailing-list
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221108 [SECURITY] [DLA 3182-1] vim security update mailing-list
- GLSA-202305-16 vendor-advisory