SB2024100142 - Ubuntu update for vim
Published: October 1, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024100142
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43802)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ins_typebuf() function. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and crash the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.