NullSoft WinAmp up to 5.08c libmp4v2.dll stack-based overflow

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A vulnerability has been found in NullSoft WinAmp up to 5.08c (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block in the library libmp4v2.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the in_cdda.dll plugin for Winamp 5.0 through 5.08c allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cda:// URL with a long (1) device name or (2) sound track number, as demonstrated with a .m3u or .pls playlist file.

The bug was discovered 01/12/2005. The weakness was released 01/12/2005 by NSFOCUS with Nullsoft (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at forums.winamp.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1150 since 12/07/2004. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16152 (Winamp < 5.0.8c Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at winamp.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3275.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18840) and Tenable (16152). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 1109, 1110, 1108 and 1626.

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 16152
Nessus Name: Winamp < 5.0.8c Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: winamp.com
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12/07/2004 🔍
12/31/2004 +24 days 🔍
01/12/2005 +12 days 🔍
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01/27/2005 +8 days 🔍
06/30/2019 +5267 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: forums.winamp.com
Researcher: NSFOCUS
Organization: Nullsoft
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-1150 (🔍)
X-Force: 18840
Vulnerability Center: 6868 - WinAMP Media Player Allows Code Execution, Medium
SecurityFocus: 12381 - Nullsoft Winamp Variant IN_CDDA.dll Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 13781 - Winamp in_cdda.dll CDA Device Name Buffer Overflow, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 12858 - NSFOCUS-SA2005-01 Buffer Overflow in WinAMP in_cdda.dll CDA Device Name

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 01/17/2005 13:36
Updated: 06/30/2019 21:20
Changes: 01/17/2005 13:36 (84), 06/30/2019 21:20 (7)
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