Winamp playlist file buffer overflow

Added: 01/31/2006
CVE: CVE-2006-0476
BID: 16410
OSVDB: 22789

Background

Winamp is a media player for Windows.

Problem

A buffer overflow in Winamp allows code execution when a specially crafted playlist file is opened.

Resolution

Upgrade to Winamp 5.13 or higher.

References

<http://secunia.com/advisories/18649/&gt;

Limitations

Exploit requires user to choose Play -> File from the Winamp menu and enter the exploit URL. Exploit works on Winamp 5.12.

Platforms

Windows