gen_msn Winamp Plugin '.pls' Playlist File Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	33159
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 07 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 08 2009 02:32PM
Credit:	SkD
Vulnerable:	Shane Hird WindowsLive Messenger Now Playing Plugin (gen_msn) 0.31
Not Vulnerable:

gen_msn Winamp Plugin '.pls' Playlist File Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The 'gen_msn' plugin for Winamp is prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

This issue affects gen_msn 0.31; other versions may also be affected.

gen_msn Winamp Plugin '.pls' Playlist File Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/33159.pl

gen_msn Winamp Plugin '.pls' Playlist File Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

gen_msn Winamp Plugin '.pls' Playlist File Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• gen_msn Homepage (Shane Hird)