Winamp Buffer Overflow in IN_CDDA.dll Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1012307 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1012307
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CVE Reference:
CAN-2004-1119
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Dec 1 2004
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Original Entry Date: Nov 23 2004
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 5.05; possibly prior versions
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Description:
A buffer overflow vulnerability was reported in Winamp in 'IN_CDDA.dll'. A remote user can execute arbitrary code.
Security-Assessment.com reported that a remote user can create a specially crafted '.m3u' playlist file that, when loaded by the target user, will trigger the buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.
The original advisory is available at:
http://www.security-assessment.com/Papers/Winamp_IN_CDDA_Buffer_Overflow.pdf
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Impact:
A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with the privileges of the target user.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fixed version (5.06), available at:
http://www.winamp.com/player/
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Vendor URL: www.winamp.com/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Boundary error
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Underlying OS:
Windows (Any)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:26:45 -0500
Subject: http://www.security-assessment.com/Papers/Winamp_IN_CDDA_Buffer_Overflow.pdf
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Security-Assessment.com reported a buffer overflow vulnerability in Winamp in IN_CDDA.dll.
Version 5.05 was tested, but earlier versions may also be affected.
A remote user can create a specially crafted '.m3u' playlist file that, when loaded
by the target user, will trigger the buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code.
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