Vim
CVE-2022-37173
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe.
AnalysisAI
An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. An issue in the installer of gvim 9.0.0000 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a binary hijacking attack on C:\Program.exe. Affected products include: Vim Gvim.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1873. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerab
Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1846. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vuln
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1840. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no
Use After Free in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1857. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no
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Same weakness CWE-276 – Incorrect Default Permissions
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