NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2733 in vim/vim
Published May 12, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2733 in vim/vim
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QFinch assessment
NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2733 in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4938. NULL Pointer Dereference in function vim_regexec_string at regexp.c:2733 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted input.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
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Sources and record history
- huntr.dev ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- FEDORA-2022-d20b51de9c ↗
- FEDORA-2022-74b9e404c1 ↗
- FEDORA-2022-d044e7e0b4 ↗
- GLSA-202208-32 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-27-5 Additional information for APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 ↗
- 20221030 APPLE-SA-2022-10-24-2 macOS Ventura 13 ↗
- GLSA-202305-16 ↗
Record history
Published May 12, 2022 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026