Winamp contains a flaw related to the 'in_mp4' plugin that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker uses crafted metadata or albumart in an invalid MP4 file, and will result in loss of availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.