Winamp "in_cdda.dll" buffer overflow
| winamp-incdda-bo (18840) |  High Risk |
Description:
Winamp is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by a vulnerability in the 'in_cdda.dll' library. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or possibly cause a denial of service.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of winamp (5.08c or later), available from the Nullsoft Winamp Web page. See References.
References:
- NSFOCUS Security Advisory (SA2005-01) : Buffer Overflow in WinAMP in_cdda.dll CDA Device Name.
- Nullsoft Web site: Winamp 5.08c released .
- Winamp Web page: WINAMP.
- BID-12245: Nullsoft Winamp Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
- BID-12381: Nullsoft Winamp Variant IN_CDDA.dll Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1150: Stack-based buffer overflow in the in_cdda.dll plugin for Winamp 5.0 through 5.08c allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cda:// URL with a long (1) device name or (2) sound track number, as demonstrated with a .m3u or .pls playlist file.
- SA13781: Winamp in_cdda.dll CDA Device Name Buffer Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Nullsoft Winamp prior to 5.08c
Reported:
Jan 12, 2005
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