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CVE-2008-1210

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ctags parsing code in Programmer's Notepad before 2.0.8.718 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cau…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
9.3
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
4.0%
percentile 91%
Public exploits
0
none known

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ctags parsing code in Programmer's Notepad before 2.0.8.718 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted .c file, when the victim selects the Jump To dialog. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.09.3AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/41022 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/29233 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=581499&group_id=45545 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/28119 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred

Sources

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