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CVE-2024-41957

vim: Double-free/use-after-free vulnerability with Vim editor

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

4.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 2, 2024

Updated · October 22, 2026

Description

A double-free and use-after-free vulnerability was found in the Vim editor. This flaw exists due to the corresponding tagstack being used twice when closing the window and if the quick fix list belonging to that window is also cleared using the same tagstack data. In this instance, Vim will try to free the memory again, causing a crash.

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 · 4.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CWE-415 · Double Free