CVE-2024-43374

The UNIX editor Vim prior to version 9.1.0678 has a use-after-free error in argument list handling. When adding a new file to the argument list, this triggers `Buf*` autocommands. If in such an autocommand the buffer that was just opened is closed (including the window where it is shown), this causes the window structure to be freed which contains a reference to the argument list that we are actually modifying. Once the autocommands are completed, the references to the window and argument list are no longer valid and as such cause an use-after-free. Impact is low since the user must either intentionally add some unusual autocommands that wipe a buffer during creation (either manually or by sourcing a malicious plugin), but it will crash Vim. The issue has been fixed as of Vim patch v9.1.0678.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

AND
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:bootstrap_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netapp:hci_compute_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

25 Aug 2025, 13:51

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0a6e57b09bc8c76691b367a5babfb79b31b770e8 - () https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/0a6e57b09bc8c76691b367a5babfb79b31b770e8 - Patch
References () https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-2w8m-443v-cgvw - () https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-2w8m-443v-cgvw - Vendor Advisory
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/15/6 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/15/6 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0004/ - () https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240920-0004/ - Third Party Advisory
First Time Netapp hci Compute Node
Vim vim
Netapp bootstrap Os
Netapp
Vim
CPE cpe:2.3:o:netapp:bootstrap_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:netapp:hci_compute_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vim:vim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2024-08-16 02:15

Updated : 2025-08-25 13:51


NVD link : CVE-2024-43374

Mitre link : CVE-2024-43374

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-43374


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Products Affected

vim

  • vim

netapp

  • bootstrap_os
  • hci_compute_node
CWE
CWE-416

Use After Free