HIGH
CVE-2022-1619
CWE-122Published: May 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in function cmdline_erase_chars in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4899. This vulnerabilities are capable of crashing software, modify memory, and possible remote execution
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-1619 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/ef02f16609ff0a26ffc6e20263523424980898fePatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://huntr.dev/bounties/b3200483-624e-4c76-a070-e246f62a7450Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00022.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00032.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220930-0007/Third Party Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213488Vendor Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/28Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/41Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-1619
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-122
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 8, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-122)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-1619 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.