CVE-2008-0065 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious Ultravox streaming metadata in Winamp, requiring user interaction to play the stream.
- 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-2008-0065?
CVE-2008-0065 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2008. 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 stack-based buffer overflows in in_mp3.dll in Winamp 5.21, 5.5, and 5.51 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) artist or (2) name tag in Ultravox streaming metadata, related to construction of stream titles.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0065?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Winamp Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0065?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0065 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-2008-0065 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0065 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-243h-4j57-f7gh.