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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.845208
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-5247-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'vim' package(s) announced via the USN-5247-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'vim' package(s) announced via the USN-5247-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that vim incorrectly handled parsing of filenames in its
search functionality. If a user was tricked into opening a specially crafted
file, an attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of
service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 21.10. (CVE-2021-3973)

It was discovered that vim incorrectly handled memory when opening and
searching the contents of certain files. If a user was tricked into opening
a specially crafted file, an attacker could crash the application, leading to
a denial of service, or possibly achieve code execution with user privileges.
This issue only affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 21.10. (CVE-2021-3974)

It was discovered that vim incorrectly handled memory when opening and editing
certain files. If a user was tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an
attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or
possibly achieve code execution with user privileges. (CVE-2021-3984)

It was discovered that vim incorrectly handled memory when opening and editing
certain files. If a user was tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an
attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or
possibly achieve code execution with user privileges. (CVE-2021-4019)

It was discovered that vim incorrectly handled memory when opening and editing
certain files. If a user was tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an
attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or
possibly achieve code execution with user privileges.(CVE-2021-4069)

Affected Software/OS:
'vim' package(s) on Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 21.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-3973
https://huntr.dev/bounties/ce6e8609-77c6-4e17-b9fc-a2e5abed052e
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IH2LS2DXBTYOCWGAKFMBF3HTWWXPBEFL/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNXY7T5OORA7UJIMGSJBGHFMU6UZWS6P/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/615ddd5342b50a6878a907062aa471740bd9a847
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00018.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/15/1
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-3974
https://huntr.dev/bounties/e402cb2c-8ec4-4828-a692-c95f8e0de6d4
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/64066b9acd9f8cffdf4840f797748f938a13f2d6
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00009.html
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-3984
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b114b5a2-18e2-49f0-b350-15994d71426a
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2de9b7c7c8791da8853a9a7ca9c467867465b655
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-4019
https://huntr.dev/bounties/d8798584-a6c9-4619-b18f-001b9a6fca92
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DRPAI5JVZLI7WHWSBR6NWAPBQAYUQREW/
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/bd228fd097b41a798f90944b5d1245eddd484142
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-4069
https://huntr.dev/bounties/0efd6d23-2259-4081-9ff1-3ade26907d74
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WYB2LLNUFJUKJJ5HYCZ6MV3Z6YX3U5BN/
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/e031fe90cf2e375ce861ff5e5e281e4ad229ebb9
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