NullSoft WinAmp up to 5.623 MLDBAPI::SetField memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in NullSoft WinAmp up to 5.623. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MLDBAPI::SetField. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-3889. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NullSoft WinAmp up to 5.623 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component MLDBAPI::SetField. 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. CVE summarizes:

The in_mod plugin in Winamp before 5.63 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a .IT file.

The weakness was released 06/20/2012 by Jeremy Brown with Microsoft Vulnerability Research as Winamp 5.63 Released as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at forums.winamp.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3889 since 07/10/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59756 (Winamp < 5.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 5.63 Build 3234 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (59756), SecurityFocus (BID 54131†), OSVDB (83098†), Secunia (SA46624†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35602†). Further details are available at zdnet.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5578, VDB-5614, VDB-5612 and VDB-5613. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 59756
Nessus Name: Winamp < 5.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WinAmp 5.63 Build 3234

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nullsoft.com

Advisory: Winamp 5.63 Released
Researcher: Jeremy Brown
Organization: Microsoft Vulnerability Research
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5616

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SecurityFocus: 54131 - Winamp AVI / IT File Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 46624 - Winamp AVI / IT File Processing Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 83098
Vulnerability Center: 35602 - Winamp Before 5.63 in_mod Plugin Remote DoS Vulnerability via a .IT File (CVE-2012-3889), Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2012 18:10
Updated: 03/26/2021 06:41
Changes: 06/25/2012 18:10 (70), 04/14/2017 14:32 (9), 03/26/2021 06:41 (2)
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