CVE-2023-4751

Summary

CVE-2023-4751 denotes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the GitHub repository of Vim (vim) before version 9.0.1331. Malicious actors could exploit this issue by sending specially crafted input to a Vim application, resulting in an overflow in the heap memory. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or take control of the affected system. Users are strongly advised to update their Vim installations to the latest version to mitigate this threat.

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