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CVE-2007-2666

UnknownEPSS 15.23%

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CVE-2007-2666 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in LexRuby.cxx (SciLexer.dll) in Scintilla 1.73, as used by notepad++ 4.1.1 and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain Ruby (.rb) files with long lines. NOTE: this was originally reported as a vulnerability in notepad++.. EPSS estimates a 15.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in LexRuby.cxx (SciLexer.dll) in Scintilla 1.73, as used by notepad++ 4.1.1 and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain Ruby (.rb) files with long lines. NOTE: this was originally reported as a vulnerability in notepad++.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.23%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Notepad\+\+Notepad\+\+<= 4.1.1
ScintillaScintilla1.73

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2666?
Stack-based buffer overflow in LexRuby.cxx (SciLexer.dll) in Scintilla 1.73, as used by notepad++ 4.1.1 and earlier, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain Ruby (.rb) files with long lines. NOTE: this was originally reported as a vulnerability in notepad++.
How severe is CVE-2007-2666?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2666 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2666?
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Source: NVD / NIST