CVE-2009-0263 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Winamp by tricking users into opening malicious AIFF or MP3 files.
- 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-2009-0263?
CVE-2009-0263 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 23 Jan 2009. 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 buffer overflows in Winamp 5.541 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a large Common Chunk (COMM) header value in an AIFF file and (2) a large invalid value in an MP3 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0263?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0263?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0263 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-2009-0263 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0263 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2wg-2c36-4pjw.