Buffer overflow in Apple Macos

CVE-2022-1621

Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.024 (82.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1621?
CVE-2022-1621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Macos, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-05-10.
How severe is CVE-2022-1621?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.