CVE-2002-1524 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious skin file in Winamp 3.
- 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-2002-1524?
CVE-2002-1524 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 1 Sep 2004. 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
Buffer overflow in XML parser in wsabi.dll of Winamp 3 (1.0.0.488) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a skin file (.wal) with a long include file tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1524?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1524 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-2002-1524 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1524 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ff3r-4q22-8fwc.