NullSoft WinAmp 5.3/5.24 Ultravox in_mp3.dll heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft WinAmp 5.3/5.24. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function in the library in_mp3.dll of the component Ultravox Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-5567. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NullSoft WinAmp 5.3/5.24 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown code block in the library in_mp3.dll of the component Ultravox Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in AOL Nullsoft WinAmp before 5.31 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) ultravox-max-msg header to the Ultravox protocol handler or (2) unspecified Lyrics3 tags.

The weakness was disclosed 10/25/2006 with iDefense Labs (Website). The advisory is shared at winamp.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5567. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22921 (Winamp < 5.31 Multiple Buffer Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115441 (Nullsoft Winamp Ultravox Multiple Remote Heap Overflow Vulnerabilities).

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29807), Tenable (22921), SecurityFocus (BID 20744†), Secunia (SA22580†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017119†). The entry VDB-2636 is pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 22921
Nessus Name: Winamp < 5.31 Multiple Buffer Overflows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: winamp.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: winamp.com
Researcher: http://www.idefense.com
Organization: iDefense Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5567 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2637

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X-Force: 29807
SecurityFocus: 20744 - Nullsoft Winamp Ultravox Multiple Remote Heap Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22580 - Winamp Lyrics3 and Ultravox Processing Buffer Overflows, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1017119
Vulnerability Center: 12998 - AOL Nullsoft WinAmp \x3C5.31 Buffer Overflows via (1) ultravox-max-msg Headers (2) Lyrics3 Tags, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/30/2006 09:24
Updated: 04/25/2026 17:50
Changes: 10/30/2006 09:24 (77), 12/19/2016 14:31 (8), 03/13/2021 14:54 (4), 03/13/2021 15:01 (1), 12/17/2024 11:21 (17), 12/18/2024 03:04 (1), 06/15/2025 20:23 (2), 04/25/2026 17:50 (1)
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