CVE-2023-4750

Summary

CVE-2023-4750 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the vim repository on GitHub, specifically versions prior to 9.0.1857. This issue arises when the software fails to properly manage memory during certain operations, resulting in a dangling pointer that can be exploited by malicious actors. Successful exploitation could lead to code execution and potential takeover of affected systems. Users are advised to update their vim installations to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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