Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Notepad++ by Don Ho
CVE-2022-31901

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Notepad-plus-plus

Status
Notepad\+\+
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-31901?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ versions up to v8.4.3, specifically in the function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot. This flaw allows attackers to crash the Notepad++ application by exploiting crafted files, potentially leading to denial of service. Users of affected versions should apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risk.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

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CVE-2022-31901
Created by CDACesec

References

https://github.com/CDACesec/CVE-2022-31901

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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