Winamp MP4 Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1017993 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1017993
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2007-2498
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: May 13 2008
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Original Entry Date: May 2 2007
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Exploit Included: Yes
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Version(s): 5.34 and prior versions
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Winamp. A remote user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target user's system.
A remote user can create a specially crafted MP4 file that, when loaded by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target system. The code will run with the privileges of the target user.
Marsu discovered this vulnerability.
A demonstration exploit is available at:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/3823
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Impact:
A remote user can create a file that, when loaded by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target user's system.
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Solution:
No solution was available at the time of this entry.
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Vendor URL: www.winamp.com/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Exception handling 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: Wed, 2 May 2007 00:02:42 -0400
Subject: Winamp <= 5.34 .MP4 File Code Execution
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http://milw0rm.com/exploits/3823
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