CVE-2005-3188: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.094 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an m3u file containing a long line ending in .wma or (2) a pls file containing a long File1 value ending in .wma, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-0476.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nullsoft Winamp=5.094

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 4, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3188?

CVE-2005-3188 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3188?

The recommended fix for CVE-2005-3188 is to upgrade to a newer, patched version of Winamp, as version 5.094 is vulnerable.

3

What types of files are associated with CVE-2005-3188?

CVE-2005-3188 is associated with m3u files containing long lines ending in .wma and pls files with long File1 values ending in .wma.

4

Can CVE-2005-3188 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3188 can be exploited remotely by attackers who craft malicious playlist files.

5

Is CVE-2005-3188 a known vulnerability in Winamp?

Yes, CVE-2005-3188 is a well-documented vulnerability specifically found in Winamp version 5.094.

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