1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-7220-1

USN-7220-1: Vim vulnerability

Publication date

21 January 2025

Overview

Vim could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input.

Releases

Packages

  • vim - Vi IMproved - enhanced vi editor

Details

It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when closing buffers
with the visual mode active. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when closing buffers
with the visual mode active. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
24.10 oracular vim –  2:9.1.0496-1ubuntu6.3
24.04 noble vim –  2:9.1.0016-1ubuntu7.6
22.04 jammy vim –  2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.22
20.04 focal vim –  2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.30

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