Winamp < 5.22 Malformed Midi File Handling Buffer Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 21733

Synopsis

The remote Windows host contains a multimedia application that is prone to a buffer overflow attack.

Description

The remote host is using Winamp, a popular media player for Windows.

The version of Winamp installed on the remote Windows host reportedly contains a buffer overflow in the 'in_midi.dll' library that can be exploited using a specially crafted MIDI file to either crash the affected application or possibly even execute arbitrary code remotely, subject to the privileges of the user running the application.

Solution

Upgrade to Winamp version 5.22 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 21733

File Name: winamp_522.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 6/20/2006

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:nullsoft:winamp

Required KB Items: SMB/Winamp/Version

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/25/2006

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-3228

BID: 18507

Detections

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