Description
A vulnerability was found in vim and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function qf_update_buffer of the file quickfix.c of the component autocmd Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 9.0.0805 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is d0fab10ed2a86698937e3c3fed2f10bd9bb5e731. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-212324.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | vim | — | — |
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 | 2:9.0.0813-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | vim | 2:9.0.0813-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | vim | 2:9.0.0813-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | vim | 2:8.1.0875-5+deb10u3 | DLA-3182-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.12 | USN-6420-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.18 | USN-6420-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | vim | 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm5 | USN-6420-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | vim | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | vim | 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm13 | USN-6420-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES 15 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, 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-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP3 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SLE Real Time 15 SP3 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.3 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.2 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLE Micro 5.1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP3 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP2 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 9 | vim | 9.0.0814-17.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4619-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.2 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.2 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.2 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.1 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7.1 | vim | 9.0.1040-150000.5.31.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
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| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.3 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
| openSUSE Leap Micro 5.2 | vim | 9.0.0814-150000.5.28.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1, SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | vim | 9.0.0815-r0 | — |
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 | 2:9.0.828-1.amzn2.0.1 | ALAS2-2022-1902 |
Azure Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Linux 2 (CBL-Mariner) | vim | 9.0.0805-1 | — |
Advisories 13
- WID-SEC-2024-0794 Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 11, 2026
- USN-6420-1 vim vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026
- DLA-3182-1 vim - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4282-1 Security update for vim SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4631-1 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
- SUSE-SU-2023:0209-1 Security update for vim SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2023-1424 Xerox FreeFlow Print Server für Solaris: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 6, 2025
- VDE-2023-001 PHOENIX CONTACT: Multiple Vulnerabilities in PLCnext Firmware CERT@VDE · Jun 5, 2025
- ALAS2023-2023-098 Important: vim security update (Amazon Linux 2023) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Feb 15, 2024
- ALAS2-2022-1902 Important: vim security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · Feb 1, 2024
- WID-SEC-2022-1876 vim: Schwachstelle ermöglicht nicht spezifizierten Angriff BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 8, 2023
- WID-SEC-2023-0189 Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 7, 2023
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/d0fab10ed2a86698937e3c3fed2f10bd9bb5e731
- https://vuldb.com/?id.212324
- FEDORA-2022-06e4f1dd58 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20221108 [SECURITY] [DLA 3182-1] vim security update mailing-list
- FEDORA-2022-3d354ef0fb vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-4bc60c32a2 vendor-advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0004/
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213605
- 20230123 APPLE-SA-2023-01-23-4 macOS Ventura 13.2 mailing-list
- GLSA-202305-16 vendor-advisory