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CVE-2007-2498

First published: Fri May 04 2007(Updated: )

libmp4v2.dll in Winamp 5.02 through 5.34 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .MP4 file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.24
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.31
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.23
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.33
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.34
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.21
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.3
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.32
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.2
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2498?

    CVE-2007-2498 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2498?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-2498, users should upgrade to the latest version of Winamp that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2007-2498?

    CVE-2007-2498 affects Winamp versions from 5.21 to 5.34.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2007-2498 facilitate?

    CVE-2007-2498 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious .MP4 files.

  • Are there any user actions that can exploit CVE-2007-2498?

    Yes, opening a specially crafted .MP4 file is required for exploiting CVE-2007-2498.

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