CVE-2006-5567 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted media files, requiring user interaction to open the malicious file.
- 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-2006-5567?
CVE-2006-5567 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 27 Oct 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
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ultravox-max-msg header to the Ultravox protocol handler or (2) unspecified Lyrics3 tags.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5567?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5567?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5567 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-2006-5567 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5567 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j9j2-89jg-g643.