CVE-2024-47814
"Vim Use-After-Free Buffer Crash Vulnerability"
Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. A use-after-free was found in Vim < 9.1.0764. When closing a buffer (visible in a window) a BufWinLeave auto command can cause an use-after-free if this auto command happens to re-open the same buffer in a new split window. Impact is low since the user must have intentionally set up such a strange auto command and run some buffer unload commands. However this may lead to a crash. This issue has been addressed in version 9.1.0764 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 7, 2024, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2025, 5:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Vim packages to version 9.1.0764 or later.
- Restart the application or service after updating.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-47814 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-47814.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/51b62387be93c65fa56bbabe1c3 | Patch |
| https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg | Vendor Advisory |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250411-0009/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.1.0764 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:netapp:bootstrap_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:netapp:hci_compute_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/51b62387be93c65fa56bbabe1c3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250411-0009/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Apr. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250411-0009/ -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Vim is an open source, command line text editor. A use-after-free was found in Vim < 9.1.0764. When closing a buffer (visible in a window) a BufWinLeave auto command can cause an use-after-free if this auto command happens to re-open the same buffer in a new split window. Impact is low since the user must have intentionally set up such a strange auto command and run some buffer unload commands. However this may lead to a crash. This issue has been addressed in version 9.1.0764 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg [No types assigned] Added Reference GitHub, Inc. https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/51b62387be93c65fa56bbabe1c3 [No types assigned] Added CWE GitHub, Inc. CWE-416 Added CVSS V3.1 GitHub, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L