CVE-2017-8803 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Notepad++ Hex Editor Plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8803?
CVE-2017-8803 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Notepad++ 7.3.3 (32-bit) with Hex Editor Plugin v0.9.5 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute code via a crafted file, because of a "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow" issue. One threat model is a victim who obtains an untrusted crafted file from a remote location and issues several user-defined commands.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8803?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mh-Nexus Hex Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8803?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8803 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8803 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8803 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m789-p7c6-4q2w.