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CVE-2022-1621

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2022-05-10 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxVim VimFedoraproject FedoraApple Macos

Weakness Type

CWE-122, CWE-787

References