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CVE-2026-73072: Vim: Heap Buffer Overflow when Loading a Spell File

unknownpublic exploitCVE-2026-73072

CSIRTS triage

What
Heap buffer overflow when loading spell files.
Who is affected
Vim users loading spell files are affected.
Urgency
Severity unknown; requires assessment once details are available.
Action
Monitor Vim security announcements for updates and patches.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
unknown
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-73072

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-73072coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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