CVE-2010-1523 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted VP6 video files or streams due to heap-based buffer overflows in the Winamp media player.
- 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-2010-1523?
CVE-2010-1523 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 5 Nov 2010. 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 heap-based buffer overflows in vp6.w5s (aka the VP6 codec) in Winamp before 5.59 Beta build 3033 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP6 (1) video file or (2) video stream.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1523 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-2010-1523 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1523 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jm5-p544-m6xw.