NullSoft WinAmp 2.81/2.91/3.0/3.1 IN_MIDI.DLL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.81/2.91/3.0/3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library IN_MIDI.DLL. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2003-0765. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to use an alternative to replace the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NullSoft WinAmp 2.81/2.91/3.0/3.1 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality in the library IN_MIDI.DLL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The IN_MIDI.DLL plugin 3.01 and earlier, as used in Winamp 2.91, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIDI file with a large "Track data size" value.

The weakness was presented 09/09/2003 by Luigi Auriemma (Website). The advisory is shared for download at aluigi.altervista.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0765 since 09/09/2003. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at winamp.com. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be establishing an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13128), Exploit-DB (23124), SecurityFocus (BID 8567†), OSVDB (2529†) and Secunia (SA9694†). Additional details are provided at classic.winamp.com. Once again VulDB remains the best source 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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Patch: winamp.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: aluigi.altervista.org
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0765 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0765
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-268
X-Force: 13128 - Winamp MIDI plug-in could allow an attacker to execute code, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 8567 - NullSoft Winamp MIDI Plugin IN_MIDI.DLL Track Data Size Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 9694 - WinAMP MIDI File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 2529 - Winamp IN_MIDI.DLL Plugin MIDI File Track Size Overflow

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

Created: 09/09/2003 11:18
Updated: 02/02/2025 08:25
Changes: 09/09/2003 11:18 (55), 12/13/2016 20:21 (19), 03/08/2021 17:19 (3), 02/02/2025 08:25 (23)
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