CVE-2007-2666 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the SciLexer.dll component of Scintilla 1.73, which is used by Notepad++ versions 4.1.1 and earlier. This vulnerability allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by opening specially crafted Ruby (.rb) files containing excessively long lines. With a CVSS score of 7.6, it is considered highly severe, requiring user interaction but enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:notepad\+\+:notepad\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.73CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:scintilla:scintilla:1.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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