CVE-2023-4738: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim

Published Sep 2, 2023
·
Updated

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1848.

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<9.0.1848
Apple macOS=14.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ced2c7394aafdc90fb7845e09b3a3fee23d48cb1

Patch Available

https://huntr.dev/bounties/9fc7dced-a7bb-4479-9718-f956df20f612

Event History

Sep 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 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 CVE-2023-4738?

CVE-2023-4738 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GitHub repository vim/vim prior to version 9.0.1848.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4738?

The severity of CVE-2023-4738 is high with a severity score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-4738 affect Vim?

CVE-2023-4738 affects Vim versions prior to 9.0.1848.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4738?

To fix CVE-2023-4738, update your Vim installation to version 9.0.1848 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4738?

More information about CVE-2023-4738 can be found in the following references: [link1](https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ced2c7394aafdc90fb7845e09b3a3fee23d48cb1), [link2](https://huntr.dev/bounties/9fc7dced-a7bb-4479-9718-f956df20f612)

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