CVE-2022-31901 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2022-31901?

CVE-2022-31901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot in Notepad++ v8.4.3 and earlier allows attackers to crash the application via two crafted files.

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-31901?

CVE-2022-31901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31901?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot in Notepad++ v8.4.3 and earlier allows attackers to crash the application via two crafted files.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Notepad-Plus-Plus	Notepad\+\+	<= 8.4.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/CDACesec/CVE-2022-31901ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/CDACesec/CVE-2022-31901ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-31901?

CVE-2022-31901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot in Notepad++ v8.4.3 and earlier allows attackers to crash the application via two crafted files.

How severe is CVE-2022-31901?

CVE-2022-31901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31901?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.