#VU41630 Buffer overflow in Winamp - CVE-2014-3442

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41630

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3442

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Winamp
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Nullsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

Winamp 5.666 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via a malformed .FLV file, related to f263.w5s.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Winamp: 5.0 - 5.623

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126636
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67429
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93173

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.