CVE-2023-4734: Integer Overflow or Wraparound in vim/vim

Published Sep 2, 2023
·
Updated

Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1846.

Other sources

Vim. A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.

Apple

Credit

CVE-2023-4733, CVE-2023-4734, CVE-2023-4735, CVE-2023-4736, CVE-2023-4738, CVE-2023-4750, CVE-2023-4751, CVE-2023-4752, CVE-2023-4781

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/vim<=2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u1, <=2:9.0.1378-2
2:9.1.0496-12:9.1.0709-1
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.1
14.1
vim Vim<9.0.1846
Apple macOS<14.1

Event History

Sep 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:26 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:18 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4734?

The severity of CVE-2023-4734 is high.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-4734?

The affected software of CVE-2023-4734 is Vim Vim versions prior to 9.0.1846.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-4734?

To fix CVE-2023-4734, update Vim Vim to version 9.0.1846 or later.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2023-4734?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2023-4734 is CWE-190.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4734?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4734 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/4c6fe2e2ea62469642ed1d80b16d39e616b25cf5), [Huntr Bounties](https://huntr.dev/bounties/688e4382-d2b6-439a-a54e-484780f82217).

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