CVE-2023-5344
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 2, 2023
Updated: Dec 13, 2023
CWE ID 122
CWE ID 787
Summary
CVE-2023-5344 is a critical vulnerability affecting the vim repository on GitHub, specifically before version 9.0.1969. This issue involves a heap-based buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to inject malicious data into the application's memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and unauthorized system access. Successful exploitation could result in significant data loss or unintended modifications. Users are urged to update their vim installations to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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