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Family: Windows --> Category: infos
Winamp < 5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the version number of Winamp
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
A multimedia application that is vulnerable to denial of service
attacks is installed on the remote Windows host.
Description :
The remote host is using Winamp, a popular media player for Windows.
The version of Winamp installed on the remote Windows host reportedly
crashes if the user tries to open an M3U file with a long filename.
In addition, it reportedly contains a buffer overflow flaw that can be
exploited using a specially-crafted M3U file to either crash the
application or possibly even execute arbitrary code remotely.
See also :
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424903/30/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425888/30/0/threaded
http://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php
Solution :
Upgrade to Winamp version 5.2 or later.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 8.0
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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