CVE-2011-4857 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Impulse Tracker file in Winamp, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2011-4857?
CVE-2011-4857 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 16 Dec 2011. 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 the in_mod.dll plugin in Winamp before 5.623 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted song message data in an Impulse Tracker (IT) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4857?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4857?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4857 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-2011-4857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4857 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wj6m-xcw6-q3mf.