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CVE-2025-52938

Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in dail8859 NotepadNext (src/lua/src modules).

Published Jun 23, 2025CWE-125EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2025-52938 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 23, 2025.

Technical description

Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in dail8859 NotepadNext (src/lua/src modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files lparser.C.

This issue affects NotepadNext: through v0.11.

The singlevar() in lparser.c lacks a certain luaK_exp2anyregup call, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read that might affect a system that compiles untrusted Lua code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52938?

CVE-2025-52938 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 23, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-52938?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-52938?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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