Vim 9.1.0764 (GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 208441

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Synopsis

The remote host is missing a security update.

Description

The version of Vim installed on the remote host is prior to 9.1.0764. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg advisory.

- 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. (CVE-2024-47814)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Vim version 9.1.0764 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 208441

File Name: vim_GHSA-rj48-v4mq-j4vg.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 10/9/2024

Updated: 8/19/2025

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.8

Temporal Score: 2.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-47814

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.7

Temporal Score: 4.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:vim:vim

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Vim

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 10/6/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/7/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-47814

IAVA: 2024-A-0618-S

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