CVE-2006-0476 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious playlist file with a long filename 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-2006-0476?
CVE-2006-0476 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 31 Jan 2006. 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 Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0476?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0476?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0476 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-2006-0476 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0476 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jv33-3xgx-xjg2.