CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4403

First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )

The mIRC Control Plug-in for Winamp allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the '|' (pipe) shell metacharacter in the name of the song in a .mp3 file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4403?

    CVE-2007-4403 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4403?

    To fix CVE-2007-4403, update the mIRC Control Plug-in for Winamp to the latest version available.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-4403?

    Users of the mIRC Control Plug-in for Winamp are at risk of CVE-2007-4403 if they open malicious .mp3 files.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2007-4403 enable?

    CVE-2007-4403 enables user-assisted remote attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • When was CVE-2007-4403 disclosed?

    CVE-2007-4403 was disclosed in August 2007.

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