Packages
- vim - Vi IMproved - enhanced vi editor
Details
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when using invalid
input with the log option. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and
Ubuntu 24.10. (CVE-2025-1215)
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when redirecting
certain output to the register. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2025-26603)
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when using invalid
input with the log option. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and
Ubuntu 24.10. (CVE-2025-1215)
It was discovered that Vim incorrectly handled memory when redirecting
certain output to the register. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2025-26603)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | vim – 2:9.1.0496-1ubuntu6.5 | ||
| 24.04 noble | vim – 2:9.1.0016-1ubuntu7.8 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | vim – 2:8.2.3995-1ubuntu2.24 | ||
| 20.04 focal | vim – 2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.32 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | vim – 2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.13+esm12 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | vim – 2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm27 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | vim – 2:7.4.052-1ubuntu3.1+esm21 | ||
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