CVE-2004-1119: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 1, 2004
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in INCDDA.dll in Winamp 5.05, and possibly other versions including 5.06, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .m3u playlist file.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Nullsoft Winamp=5.01
Nullsoft Winamp=5.02
Nullsoft Winamp=5.03
Nullsoft Winamp=5.04
Nullsoft Winamp=5.05
Nullsoft Winamp=5.06

Remediation

Event History

Dec 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1119?

CVE-2004-1119 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1119?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1119, users should upgrade to a patched version of Winamp that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2004-1119?

CVE-2004-1119 affects Winamp versions 5.01 through 5.06, including 5.05.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2004-1119 enable?

CVE-2004-1119 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted .m3u playlist file.

5

Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2004-1119?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2004-1119 typically requires the user to open a malicious playlist file.

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