CVE catalog

CVE-2021-3778

vim: CVE-2021-3778

Severity: High · CVSS 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: Sep 7, 2021, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 1.73% · Oct 25, 2026

vim is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Vulnerable and fixed packages

Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.

Distribution	Package	Release	Version	Status
Debian	vim	sid	`2:9.2.0858-1`	fixed
Debian	vim	forky	`2:9.2.0858-1`	fixed
Debian	vim	trixie	`2:9.1.1230-2`	fixed
Debian	vim	bookworm	`2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.11	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.12	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.13	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.14	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.15	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.16	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.17	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.18	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.19	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.20	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.21	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.22	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Alpine	vim	3.23	`8.2.3437-r0`	fixed
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.712-2ubuntu4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.826-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.826-1ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.826-1ubuntu3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.963-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.963-1ubuntu4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.963-1ubuntu5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm2`	fixed
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.0197-4ubuntu5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1144-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1401-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1401-1ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1401-1ubuntu3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.6`	fixed
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.0875-5ubuntu2`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.0875-5ubuntu3`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.0875-5ubuntu4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu1`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu4`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5`	vulnerable
Ubuntu	vim	20.04	`2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.3`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise module for desktop applications 15 sp3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise real time 15 sp2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server 15-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server 15 sp2-bcl	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	manager proxy 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	manager retail branch server 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	manager server 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise micro 5.0	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise micro 5.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	enterprise storage 6	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	enterprise storage 7	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Opensuse	vim	leap 15.3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed
Suse	vim	linux enterprise micro 5.2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	fixed

Fixed-version evidence

Distribution	Package	Type	Release	Fixed version	Urgency	Origin	Bugs
Debian	vim	source	sid	`2:8.2.3455-1`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[994498]
Debian	vim	source	forky	`2:8.2.3455-1`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[994498]
Debian	vim	source	trixie	`2:8.2.3455-1`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[994498]
Debian	vim	source	bookworm	`2:8.2.3455-1`	not yet assigned	Not reported	[994498]
Alpine	vim	apk	3.11	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.12	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.13	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.14	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.15	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.16	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.17	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.18	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.19	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.20	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.21	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.22	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Alpine	vim	apk	3.23	`8.2.3437-r0`	Not reported	ALPINE-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Ubuntu	vim	deb	pro	`2:7.4.1689-3ubuntu1.5+esm2`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Ubuntu	vim	deb	18.04	`2:8.0.1453-1ubuntu1.6`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Ubuntu	vim	deb	20.04	`2:8.1.2269-1ubuntu5.3`	Not reported	UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3778	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise module for basesystem 15 sp3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise module for desktop applications 15 sp3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp1-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-espos	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise high performance computing 15 sp2-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise real time 15 sp2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server 15-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server 15 sp1-bcl	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server 15 sp1-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server 15 sp2-bcl	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server 15 sp2-ltss	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise server for sap applications 15 sp2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	manager proxy 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	manager retail branch server 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	manager server 4.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise micro 5.0	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise micro 5.1	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	enterprise storage 6	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	enterprise storage 7	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Opensuse	vim	rpm	leap 15.3	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	OPENSUSE-SU-2022:0736-1	Not reported
Suse	vim	rpm	linux enterprise micro 5.2	`8.0.1568-5.17.1`	Not reported	SUSE-SU-2022:0736-2	Not reported

[Debian bug #994498]

OpenFactory catalog packages

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[vim]Fixed
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-athena]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-common]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-doc]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-gtk3]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-gui-common]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-motif]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-nox]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-runtime]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[vim-tiny]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
[xxd]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12
- 2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u2 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · bookworm; dsa · vim · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[vim]Fixed
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-athena]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-common]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-doc]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-gtk3]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-gui-common]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-motif]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-nox]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
[vim-runtime]Fixed
Source package: [vim]
Details (2)
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13
- 2:9.1.1230-2 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2:8.2.3455-1
  dsa · vim · debian · 13

Next results

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 6:01:18 PM UTC

References

[CERT-Bund public advisories] · [Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]