CVE-2009-4356 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious MP3 files containing malformed JPEG or PNG data 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-2009-4356?

CVE-2009-4356 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

Multiple integer overflows in the jpeg.w5s and png.w5s filters in Winamp before 5.57 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) JPEG or (2) PNG data in an MP3 file.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4356?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nullsoft Winamp.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4356?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4356 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-4356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Nullsoft Winamp vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jm9f-94hg-cq9c.

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