CVE-2024-47814 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-47814: Vim is an open source, command line text editor. A use-after-free was found in Vim < 9.1.0764. When closing a buffer (visible in a window) a BufWinLeave auto command can cause an use-after-free if this auto command happens to re-open the same buffer in a new split window. Impact is low since the use

Affects 5 Linux releases across 5 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-47814 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:8.2.2434-3+deb11u2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:9.0.1378-2+deb12u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

vim→ fixed in2:9.1.0777-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y vim
```

Alpine v3.21

Source: Alpine secdb

vim→ fixed in9.1.0936-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade vim
```

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

vim→ fixed in9.1.0936-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade vim
```

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