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7.8

Vim editor may cause crashes through memory error

published 4 days ago
Summary

The cleanstart/vim package versions before 9 contain a coding error that can write data outside its intended area in memory. This can lead to application crashes or allow an attacker to take control of the system. Upgrade to version 9 or later, or apply the vendor’s patch, to resolve the issue.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart vim to version 9.0.1888-r0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart vim < 9.0.1888-r0
Fix: upgrade to 9.0.1888-r0
Original advisory text
Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9
Security vulnerability affects the vim package. Out-of-bounds Write in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-AI35623 · OSV
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