CVE-2009-3996 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious Ultratracker file, requiring user interaction to open the 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3996?
CVE-2009-3996 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 18 Dec 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in IN_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57, and libmikmod 3.1.12, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Ultratracker file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3996?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp, Raphael Assenat Libmikmod.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3996?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3996 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3996 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3996, GHSA-4222-4jfx-7q2p.