HTTP: Nullsoft Winamp Malformed Playlist File Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Nullsoft Winamp. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application. Winamp 5.11 and 5.12 are affected by this vulnerability.
Extended Description
Winamp is susceptible to a buffer-overflow vulnerability when handling specially crafted playlist files. An attacker may exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to a computer with the privileges of the user that activated the vulnerable application. Winamp 5.11 and 5.12 are reportedly affected by this issue.
Affected Products
Nullsoft winamp
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:WINAMP-MAL-PLS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2006-0476 File Malformed Nullsoft Overflow Playlist Winamp bid:16410
Release Date
12/19/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nullsoft
CVSS Score
7.6