CVE-2022-2598
Out-of-bounds Write to API in vim/vim
MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: August 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:42 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsDebian LinuxVim
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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
Description
Out-of-bounds Write to API in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0100.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Debian Linux· Debiandrupal
95%Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
References (3)
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4e677b9c40ccbc5f090971b31dc2fe07bf05541dExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2f08363a-47a2-422d-a7de-ce96a89ad08eMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.htmlCVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- NONE
- User Interaction
- REQUIRED
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- NONE
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- HIGH
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-787
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