Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6993.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6993-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'vim' package(s) announced via the USN-6993-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'vim' package(s) announced via the USN-6993-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when closing a window, leading to a double-free vulnerability. 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-2024-41957) It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when adding a new file to an argument list, leading to a use-after-free. If a user was tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could crash the application, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-43374) Affected Software/OS: 'vim' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 4.6 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-41957 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-43374
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