Winamp IN_CDDA.dll file buffer overflow
| winamp-incddadll-bo (18197) |  High Risk |
Description:
Winamp is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of user-supplied input in the 'IN_CDDA.dll' file. By persuading a user to visit a malicious Web site containing a specially-crafted .m3u playlist, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Nullsoft, Winamp 5.05
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Winamp (5.0.7 or later), available from the Winamp Player Download Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Nov 26 2004 - 19:36:34 CST, Re: Winamp - Buffer Overflow In IN_CDDA.dll [Unpatched] at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-11/0369.html.
- Winamp Player Download Web page, Winamp 5.06 Player Download at http://www.winamp.com/player/.
- Winamp Version History Web page, Winamp 5.07 at http://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php.
- Winamp Web site, WINAMP.COM | Doing our best to keep the spirit of Bam Bam Bigalow alive. at http://www.winamp.com.
- BID-11730: Nullsoft Winamp IN_CDDA.dll Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- BID-16410: Nullsoft Winamp Malformed Playlist File Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1119: Stack-based buffer overflow in IN_CDDA.dll in Winamp 5.05, and possibly other versions including 5.06, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .m3u playlist file.
- SA13269: Winamp "IN_CDDA.dll" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- US-CERT VU#986504: WinAmp playlist handling may allow a remote buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution
Reported:
Nov 23, 2004
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