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CVE-2019-16294

HighPublished

SciLexer.dll in Scintilla in Notepad++ (x64) before 7.7 allows remote code execution or denial of service via Unicode characters in a crafted .ml file.

Published: Sep 14, 2019
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 16, 2019

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

9.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.4%
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

SciLexer.dll in Scintilla in Notepad++ (x64) before 7.7 allows remote code execution or denial of service via Unicode characters in a crafted .ml file.

Sources

Notepad++ < 7.7 (x64) - Denial of ServiceExploit
Bogdan Kurinnoy · windows_x86-64 · Sep 16, 2019

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