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CVE-2009-3857

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in Softonic International SciTE 1.72 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Ruby (.rb)...

Published: Nov 4, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 13, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

2.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 79.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in Softonic International SciTE 1.72 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a Ruby (.rb) file containing a long string, which triggers the crash when a scroll bar is used.

Sources

ScITE Editor 1.72 - Local CrashExploit
prodigy · windows · Jul 13, 2009

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