VDB-4144 · BID 41591 · SA40534

NullSoft WinAmp 5.x VP6 Content Parser FLV File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NullSoft WinAmp 5.x. This affects an unknown function of the component VP6 Content Parser. Executing a manipulation as part of FLV File can lead to memory corruption. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NullSoft WinAmp 5.x (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component VP6 Content Parser. The manipulation as part of a FLV File 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.

The weakness was shared 07/13/2010 by Nicolas Joly with Vupen (Website). The advisory is shared for download at winamp.com. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.58 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. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 41591†), OSVDB (66276†) and Secunia (SA40534†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WinAmp 5.58
Patch: winamp.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: winamp.com
Researcher: Nicolas Joly
Organization: Vupen
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4144
SecurityFocus: 41591
Secunia: 40534 - Winamp VP6 Content Parsing Integer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 66276 - Winamp FLV File VP6 Content Parsing Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2010 02:00
Updated: 04/21/2019 20:39
Changes: 07/19/2010 02:00 (61), 04/21/2019 20:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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