CVE-2026-26269
Vim has a Netbeans specialKeys Stack Buffer Overflow
Description
Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.1.2148, a stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Vim's NetBeans integration when processing the specialKeys command, affecting Vim builds that enable and use the NetBeans feature. The Stack buffer overflow exists in special_keys() (in src/netbeans.c). The while (*tok) loop writes two bytes per iteration into a 64-byte stack buffer (keybuf) with no bounds check. A malicious NetBeans server can overflow keybuf with a single specialKeys command. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.2148.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 13, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Vim to version 9.1.2148 or later.
- Ensure NetBeans integration is disabled if updating is not possible.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Feb. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/13/2 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to 9.1.2148, a stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Vim's NetBeans integration when processing the specialKeys command, affecting Vim builds that enable and use the NetBeans feature. The Stack buffer overflow exists in special_keys() (in src/netbeans.c). The while (*tok) loop writes two bytes per iteration into a 64-byte stack buffer (keybuf) with no bounds check. A malicious NetBeans server can overflow keybuf with a single specialKeys command. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.2148. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/c5f312aad8e4179e437f81ad39a860cd0ef11970 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.1.2148 Added Reference https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-9w5c-hwr9-hc68