CVE-2012-4045 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious AVI files 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-2012-4045?
CVE-2012-4045 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 22 Jul 2012. 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 bmp.w5s in Winamp before 5.63 build 3235 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) strf chunk in BI_RGB or (2) UYVY video data in an AVI file, or (3) decompressed TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) data in an AVI file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4045?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4045?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4045 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-2012-4045 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4045 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v6xr-rhgf-jcv3.