CVE-2001-0490 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious AIP file in Winamp.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0490?
CVE-2001-0490 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 24 May 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0490?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-0490 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0490 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvcm-f82v-38gx.