CVE-2022-3705
vim: a use after free in the function qf_update_buffer
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
Review impact separately from score.
Published · October 26, 2022
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the qf_update_buffer function in vim. This issue allows a specially crafted file to crash a program, use unexpected values, or execute code.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has rated this issue as having a Low security impact, because the "victim" has to run an untrusted file IN SCRIPT MODE. Someone who is running untrusted files in script mode is equivalent to someone just taking a random python script and running it.
For additional information, refer to the Issue Severity Classification: https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free