9837 : Winamp MP3 File ID3v2 Artist Tag Overflow
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8 months ago

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Disclosure

Dec 18, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Winamp. The Artist ID3v2 tag fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. By creating a malicious MP3 file, which would be loaded via the Media Library window, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0 Build 488 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

NullSoft
Watch-list
WinAmp
Watch-list
2.81
3.0

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