Nullsoft Winamp MP4 code execution
| winamp-mp4-code-execution (34030) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Nullsoft Winamp could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the eax call. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a specially-crafted MP4 file to corrupt system memory and execute arbitrary code on the system, if the attacker could persuade the victim to open the malicious file.
Platforms Affected:
- Nullsoft, Winamp 5.34 and prior
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability (5.34a), available from the Winamp Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Nullsoft Winamp Web site, Winamp Media Player MP3 Player, Free MP3 Music, Videos, SHOUTcast Radio, Winamp Skins and Plug-ins, Sync your iPod, Get Mobile Music at http://www.winamp.com/.
- BID-23723: Winamp MP4 File Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2498: libmp4v2.dll in Winamp 5.02 through 5.34 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .MP4 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- SA25089: Winamp MP4 File Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1017993: Winamp MP4 Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-1594: AOL Nullsoft Winamp libmp4v2 MP4 File Handling Command Execution Vulnerability
Reported:
Apr 30, 2007
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