medium
4.3
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3567: XSS

First published: Sun Aug 10 2008(Updated: )

Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the NowPlaying functionality in NullSoft Winamp before 5.541 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an MP3 file with JavaScript in id3 tags.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.6x
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.093
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.64
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.36
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.24
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.62
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.111
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.24
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.09
Winamp iPod Plugin<=5.54
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.50
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.31
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.05
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.72
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.23
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.73
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.90
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.61
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.112
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.75
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.02
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.01
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.53
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.33
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.65
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.5
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.34
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.0.2
Winamp iPod Plugin=3.1
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.12
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.76
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.80
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.91
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.21
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.094
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.1
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.74
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.3
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.71
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.04
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.03a
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.32
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.78
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.81
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.08d
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.08
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.0.1
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.77
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.11
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.5e
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.4
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.51
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.06
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.0
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.07
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.13
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.10
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.60
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.091
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.52
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.2
Winamp iPod Plugin=3.0
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.70
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.95
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.03
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.7x
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.79
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.0
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.08e
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.35
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.22
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.08c

Remedy

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=295505

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/31371

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30539

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3567?

    CVE-2008-3567 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3567?

    To fix CVE-2008-3567, upgrade to a version of Winamp that is greater than or equal to 5.541.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2008-3567?

    CVE-2008-3567 affects NullSoft Winamp versions 2.6x through 5.541.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3567?

    CVE-2008-3567 is a cross-zone scripting vulnerability that allows for XSS attacks.

  • Can CVE-2008-3567 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3567 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted MP3 files containing malicious JavaScript in ID3 tags.

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