CVE-2017-10727 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Winamp via a crafted .flv file due to memory corruption.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-10727?

CVE-2017-10727 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Winamp 5.666 Build 3516(x86) might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .flv file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at in_mp3!DeleteAudioDecoder+0x000000000000762f."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10727?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winamp Winamp.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10727?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10727 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-2017-10727 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10727 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-85v5-mrc5-v3jh.

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