NullSoft WinAmp 2.6x/2.7x AIP File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.6x/2.7x. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component AIP File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0490. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.6x/2.7x (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component AIP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.

The weakness was shared 06/27/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0490. 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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (20820). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/04/2014 +4755 days 🔍
04/18/2025 +3941 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0490 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16899
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 17:57
Updated: 04/18/2025 23:33
Changes: 07/04/2014 17:57 (42), 04/21/2019 20:40 (6), 04/18/2025 23:33 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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