CVE-2004-1896 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Fasttracker 2 media 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-2004-1896?
CVE-2004-1896 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 10 May 2005. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in in_mod.dll in Nullsoft Winamp 2.91 through 5.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Fasttracker 2 (.xm) mod media file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1896?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1896?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1896 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-2004-1896 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1896 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8rp-6wh5-2p3m.