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CVE-2026-73071

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. From 9.2.0511 until 9.2.0844, json_decode_item() in src/json.c can retain a stale pointer a

CVSS

3.3

Low

EPSS

0.1%

p1

KEV

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Exploit Today

0

0-100

Published: Aug 11, 2026 · Last modified: Oct 6, 2026 · CWE-416

EPSS · 30d
0.1%EPSS · 30 days0.2%
2026-10-042026-10-31
Technical description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. From 9.2.0511 until 9.2.0844, json_decode_item() in src/json.c can retain a stale pointer after json_decode_string() invokes channel_fill() to refill and free the current buffer, causing the error path to read freed memory instead of reader->js_buf + reader->js_used when an invalid JSON string spans buffers. This issue is fixed in version 9.2.0844.

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