Heap-based buffer overflow in Winamp - CVE-2011-4857
Published: December 16, 2011 / Updated: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU44443
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4857
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the in_mod.dll plugin in Winamp before 5.623. A remote attacker can use crafted song message data in an Impulse Tracker to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Winamp
How to mitigate CVE-2011-4857
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.