CVE-2009-1831 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted MAKI file due to integer overflow and buffer overflow 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-2009-1831?
CVE-2009-1831 is a critical vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 29 May 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
The Nullsoft Modern Skins Support module (gen_ff.dll) in Nullsoft Winamp before 5.552 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MAKI file, which triggers an incorrect sign extension, an integer overflow, and a stack-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1831 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1831 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hhm-c9rq-5x5x.