CVE-2004-1119 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .m3u playlist file 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-2004-1119?
CVE-2004-1119 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 1 Dec 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in IN_CDDA.dll in Winamp 5.05, and possibly other versions including 5.06, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .m3u playlist file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1119?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1119?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1119 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-2004-1119 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1119 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-442g-q24g-3535.