CVE-2007-1921
First published: Tue Apr 10 2007(Updated: )
LIBSNDFILE.DLL, as used by AOL Nullsoft Winamp 5.33 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .MAT file that contains a value that is used as an offset, which triggers memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Winamp iPod Plugin | =5.33 | |
| Winamp | =5.33 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/nullsoft-winamp-libsndfile-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23351
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017886
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24766
- http://marc.info/?l=dailydave&m=117589848432659&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2541
- http://osvdb.org/34432
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1286
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464889/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1921?
CVE-2007-1921 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1921?
To remediate CVE-2007-1921, update to a patched version of the affected software, specifically Winamp versions newer than 5.33.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1921?
CVE-2007-1921 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp 5.33, but may also impact other products utilizing LIBSNDFILE.DLL.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-1921?
CVE-2007-1921 can be exploited by attackers using specially crafted .MAT files to trigger memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2007-1921?
Users and administrators of vulnerable software are responsible for applying updates or mitigations to address CVE-2007-1921.
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