CVE-2023-4734
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-4734: A critical integer overflow vulnerability was identified in the GitHub repository vim/vim, affecting versions prior to 9.0.1846. This issue can lead to unexpected behavior and potential code execution, posing a severe security risk. The vulnerable function fails to validate user input, allowing a malicious user to manipulate data and cause a wraparound condition. This weakness can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted input, putting both individual users and organizations at risk. It is recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of vim as soon as possible to mitigate this issue.
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