VDB-15783 · CVE-2000-0624 · XFDB 4956

NullSoft WinAmp 2.64 EXTINF Extension M3U Playlist File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.64. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component EXTINF Extension. Performing a manipulation as part of M3U Playlist File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0624. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.64 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component EXTINF Extension. The manipulation as part of a M3U Playlist File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Winamp 2.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long #EXTINF: extension in the M3U playlist.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2000 by Pauli Ojanpera (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0624. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4956), Exploit-DB (20094) and SecurityFocus (BID 1496†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

NullSoft

Name

WinAmp

Version

2.64

License

free

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: http://www.nullsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/20/2000 🔍
07/20/2000 +0 days 🔍
01/17/2001 +181 days 🔍
06/25/2014 +4907 days 🔍
03/03/2025 +3904 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Pauli Ojanpera
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-0624 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0624
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15783
X-Force: 4956 - Winamp playlist parser buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 1496 - Nullsoft Winamp M3U Playlist Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 15:44
Updated: 03/03/2025 08:38
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:44 (50), 05/27/2018 12:10 (7), 03/03/2025 08:38 (25)
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