CVE-2022-0729

CVE-2022-0729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-823.

Key facts

Description

Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4440.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0729?
Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4440.
How severe is CVE-2022-0729?
CVE-2022-0729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0729 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0729?
CVE-2022-0729 primarily affects Vim. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0729?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0729 published?
CVE-2022-0729 was published on 2022-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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