CVE-2007-2498 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious MP4 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-2007-2498?

CVE-2007-2498 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 4 May 2007. 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

libmp4v2.dll in Winamp 5.02 through 5.34 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .MP4 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nullsoft Winamp.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2498 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-2007-2498 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2498 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Nullsoft Winamp vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pw39-q62j-5h8w.