Heap-based buffer overflow in Winamp - CVE-2011-4857
Published: December 16, 2011 / Updated: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU44443
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4857
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Nullsoft
Affected software:
Winamp
Winamp
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2011-4857
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.