CVE-2014-9456
Overview
CVE-2014-9456 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting don_ho notepad\+\+. It was published on January 2, 2015.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in NotePad++ 6.6.9 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a long Time attribute in an Event element in an XML file. NOTE: this issue was originally incorrectly mapped to CVE-2014-1004; see CVE-2014-1004 for more information.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_ho. Update notepad\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9456?
CVE-2014-9456 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting don_ho notepad\+\+. It was published on January 2, 2015.
How severe is CVE-2014-9456?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9456?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from don_ho. Update notepad\+\+ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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