CVE-2024-43374
MediumCVSS 4.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk26th percentile - higher than 26% of all known CVEs
Summary
The UNIX editor Vim prior to version 9.1.0678 has a use-after-free error in argument list handling. Adding a new file to the argument list can trigger `Buf*` autocommands, and closing the buffer leads to freeing the window structure, resulting in a use-after-free error.
Risk Assessment
The risk to the organization is low since the user must intentionally add unusual autocommands that wipe a buffer during creation. However, this issue can cause Vim to crash.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Vim editor to version 9.1.0678 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The UNIX editor Vim prior to version 9.1.0678 has a use-after-free error in argument list handling. When adding a new file to the argument list, this triggers `Buf*` autocommands. If in such an autocommand the buffer that was just opened is closed (including the window where it is shown), this causes the window structure to be freed which contains a reference to the argument list that we are actually modifying. Once the autocommands are completed, the references to the window and argument list are no longer valid and as such cause an use-after-free. Impact is low since the user must either intentionally add some unusual autocommands that wipe a buffer during creation (either manually or by sourcing a malicious plugin), but it will crash Vim. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.0678.