CVE-2022-1621
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.4 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-05-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-1621?
Heap buffer overflow in vim_strncpy find_word in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.4919. This vulnerability is capable of crashing software, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Modify Memory, and possible remote execution
Is CVE-2022-1621 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1621 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1621?
CVE-2022-1621 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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