How severe is CVE-2023-1175?

CVE-2023-1175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1175 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1175?

CVE-2023-1175 affects Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1175?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1175 published?

CVE-2023-1175 was published on 2023-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1175

CVE-2023-1175 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-131.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-131
Affected product: Vim
Published: 2023-03-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1378.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1175?: Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1378.
How severe is CVE-2023-1175?: CVE-2023-1175 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1175 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1175?: CVE-2023-1175 affects Vim. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1175?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1175 published?: CVE-2023-1175 was published on 2023-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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