QID 356971

Date Published: 2024-01-17

QID 356971: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for vim : AL2012-2023-455

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2023-4781:
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1873. CVE-2023-4752:
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1858. CVE-2023-4750:
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1857. CVE-2023-4733:
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1840.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356971

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2023-455 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html