QID 356392

Date Published: 2023-10-19

QID 356392: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for vim : ALAS2-2023-2266

Vim 8.2.2348 is affected by null pointer dereference, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (dos) via the ex_buffer_all method. (
( CVE-2021-3236) use after free in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1840. (
( CVE-2023-4733) integer overflow or wraparound in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1846. (
( CVE-2023-4734) out-of-bounds write in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1847. (
( CVE-2023-4735) heap-based buffer overflow in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1848. (
( CVE-2023-4738) use after free in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1857. (
( CVE-2023-4750) heap-based buffer overflow in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1331. (
( CVE-2023-4751) use after free in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1858. (
( CVE-2023-4752) heap-based buffer overflow in github repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1873. (
( CVE-2023-4781)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2266 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2266 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2266.html