CVE-2023-0288

Public Exploit
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in vim/vim

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1189.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: vim vim/vim
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/550a0852-9be0-4abe-906c-f803b34e41d3 issue tracking patch exploit third party advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/232bdaaca98c34a99ffadf27bf6ee08be6cc8f6a third party advisory patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WYC22GGZ6QA66HLNLHCTAJU265TT3O33/ vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213670
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/17 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0288?
CVE-2023-0288 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0288?
To fix CVE-2023-0288, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0288 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0288 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0288?
CVE-2023-0288 affects vim vim/vim.
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