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CVE-2014-9456

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in NotePad++ 6.6.9 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long Time attribute in an Event element in an XML file.

Published Jan 2, 2015don_hoCWE-119EPSS 10.71%

Overview

CVE-2014-9456 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting don_ho notepad\+\+. It was published on January 2, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in NotePad++ 6.6.9 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long Time attribute in an Event element in an XML file. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly mapped to CVE-2014-1004; see CVE-2014-1004 for more information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_ho. Update notepad\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35589Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/88191Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/35589Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/88191

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9456?

CVE-2014-9456 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting don_ho notepad\+\+. It was published on January 2, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9456?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9456?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_ho. Update notepad\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9456?

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