Report: - Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Notepad++ File Drop Handler leads to DoS CVE-2026-5525

Report: - Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Notepad++ File Drop Handler leads to DoS CVE-2026-5525

CVE ID :CVE-2026-5525 Published : April 10, 2026, 8:16 a.m. | 1 hour ago Description :A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler component. When a user drags and drops a directory path of exactly 259 characters without a trailing backslash, the application appends a backslash and null terminator without proper bounds checking, resulting in a stack buffer overflow and application crash (STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN). Severity: 6.0 | MEDIUM Visit the link for more details, such as CVSS details, affected products, timeline, and more...

CVE Details

Severity
MEDIUM
Published
April 10, 2026