CVE-2003-0765: High severity nullsoft winamp vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2003
·Updated
The INMIDI.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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Nullsoft Winamp=2.81
Nullsoft Winamp=2.91
Nullsoft Winamp=3.0
Nullsoft Winamp=3.1
Event History
Sep 12, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Sep 17, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0765?
CVE-2003-0765 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0765?
To fix CVE-2003-0765, users should upgrade to a version of Winamp that is not affected, such as version 3.1 or later.
3
Which versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2003-0765?
CVE-2003-0765 affects Winamp versions 2.81, 2.91, and 3.0.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2003-0765?
CVE-2003-0765 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted MIDI files.
5
Can CVE-2003-0765 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0765 can be exploited remotely through the use of malicious MIDI files.