Heap-based Buffer Overflow

2023-10-0216:25:03

Veracode Vulnerability Database

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vim

heap-based buffer overflow

vulnerability

attacker

http request

system takeover

data theft

malware

service disruption

CVSS3

7.8

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI Score

7.1

Confidence

High

EPSS

0.001

Percentile

19.7%

JSON

vim is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable Vim server. Once the vulnerability is exploited, the attacker could take control of the user’s system and steal data, install malware, or disrupt service.