The vulnerability of the getvcol function in the src/charset.c component of the Vim text editor allows a hacker to gain access to confidential data.

The vulnerability of the getvcol function in the src/charset.c file of the Vim text editor is related to the escape character being interpreted beyond its intended scope when using /%V. Exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to confidential data...

PT-2021-7395 · Vim +11 · Vim +11

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: vim affected versions not specified Description: The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read in the vim text editor. It is associated with the getvcol function in the src/charset.c component and can be triggered when using /%V. This allows ...