CVE-2023-48231

Use-After-Free in win_close() in vim

Description

Vim is an open source command line text editor. When closing a window, vim may try to access already freed window structure. Exploitation beyond crashing the application has not been shown to be viable. This issue has been addressed in commit `25aabc2b` which has been included in release version 9.0.2106. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

3.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: vim vim
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-8g46-v9ff-c765 vendor advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/25aabc2b8ee1e19ced6f4da9d866cf9378fc4c5a patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/16/1 mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M3VQF7CL3V6FGSEW37WNDFBRRILR65AK/ third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VNRNYLWXZOGTYWE5HMFNQ5FVE3HBUHF6/ mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4UJAK2W5S7G75ETDAEM3BDUCVSXCEGRD/ mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231227-0008/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48231?
CVE-2023-48231 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48231?
To fix CVE-2023-48231, 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-2023-48231 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48231 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-48231?
CVE-2023-48231 affects vim vim.
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