CVE-2009-3997 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious Oktalyzer file due to an integer overflow in Winamp's module decoder.
- 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-2009-3997?
CVE-2009-3997 is a critical 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
Integer overflow in IN_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Oktalyzer file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3997?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-3997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p8m-f74x-f4mf.