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Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-0359: ELSA-2022-0894: vim security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-0359: ELSA-2022-0894: vim security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
01/24/2022
Created
03/17/2022
Added
03/16/2022
Modified
11/29/2024

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2. A flaw was found in vim. The vulnerability occurs due to Illegal memory access with large 'tabstop' in Ex mode, which can lead to a heap buffer overflow. This flaw allows an attacker to input a specially crafted file, leading to a crash or code execution.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-common
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-enhanced
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-filesystem
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-minimal
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-vim-x11

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