CVE-2009-3857: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3857: Buffer overflow in Softonic International SciTE 1.72 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denia...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-3857 is a user-assisted crash issue in Softonic International SciTE 1.72. A crafted Ruby file with an overly long string can crash the application when a scrollbar is used. The cited sources describe denial of service only, not system compromise or data theft. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Softonic International SciTE 1.72 and opening untrusted Ruby files. The bundle’s structured affected-product data is incomplete, so asset validation should not rely only on CPE matching. Treat this as a low-priority legacy desktop exposure unless SciTE 1.72 is still used with untrusted files. The business impact described is application disruption, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire SciTE 1.72 where it is still installed.; Check vendor or distributor guidance for any fixed replacement build.; Avoid opening untrusted Ruby files in vulnerable SciTE installations..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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