Winamp Essentials FLV File Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	48494
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 29 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 29 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	Luigi Auriemma
Vulnerable:	NullSoft Winamp Essentials Pack 5.6
Not Vulnerable:

Winamp Essentials FLV File Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Winamp Essentials is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Successful exploits may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Winamp Essentials 5.6 is vulnerable. Other versions may also be affected.

Winamp Essentials FLV File Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Winamp Essentials FLV File Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Winamp Essentials FLV File Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Winamp Essentials Pack v5.6 (Nullsoft)