CVE-2002-1177 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP3 file with long ID3v2 tags in Winamp.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1177?
CVE-2002-1177 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 20 Dec 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Winamp 3.0, when displaying an MP3 in the Media Library window, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file containing a long (1) Artist or (2) Album ID3v2 tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1177 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-2002-1177 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1177 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86qq-pxxj-cq4f.