CVE-2024-43374CWE-416

Vim heap-use-after-free in src/arglist.c:207

Medium · published August 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
4.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
27.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The UNIX editor Vim prior to version 9.1.0678 has a use-after-free error in argument list handling. When adding a new file to the argument list, this triggers `Buf*` autocommands. If in such an autocommand the buffer that was just opened is closed (including the window where it is shown), this causes the window structure to be freed which contains a reference to the argument list that we are actually modifying. Once the autocommands are completed, the references to the window and argument list are no longer valid and as such cause an use-after-free. Impact is low since the user must either intentionally add some unusual autocommands that wipe a buffer during creation (either manually or by sourcing a malicious plugin), but it will crash Vim. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.0678.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
4.5 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00352 · 27.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-416 · Use After Free
Published
2024-08-15T23:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 23:47Z
    Vim heap-use-after-free in src/arglist.c:207
    cvelistv5