CVE-2022-3153: NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3153?

vim: upgrade to 9.0.0404. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3153 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3153 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-3153 affect?

CVE-2022-3153 affects vim. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3153?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3153 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting vim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2022-09-08
Last modified	2026-11-02

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: vim

Last updated 2026-11-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-02 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vim vim UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.0.0404

Fixed in: 9.0.0404

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vim || rpm -q vim || vim --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.0.0404 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vim

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vim

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-3153?

vim: upgrade to 9.0.0404. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3153 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3153 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-3153 affect?

CVE-2022-3153 affects vim. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). NULL Pointer Dereference in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.0404.

How urgent is CVE-2022-3153?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities · Vim vulnerabilities

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References

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