CVE-2022-1616

Use after free in append_command in vim/vim

Published May 7, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3011-1 vim security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3182-1 vim security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4097-1 vim security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-24905 Use after free in append_command in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4895. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5460-1 Vim vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5613-1 Vim vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5613-2 Vim regression
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

  • CWE-416

    Use After Free

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
@huntrdev
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 9:14 PM
Reserved
May 6, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 7, 2022, 7:15 PM
Modified
Oct 8, 2026, 10:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 7, 2022, 12:00 AM