CVE-2009-3997: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 18, 2009
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Updated

Integer overflow in INMOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Oktalyzer file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

96 affected components
Nullsoft Winamp=2.6x
Nullsoft Winamp=5.093
Nullsoft Winamp=2.64
Nullsoft Winamp=5.552
Nullsoft Winamp=5.36
Nullsoft Winamp=5.24
Nullsoft Winamp=2.62
Nullsoft Winamp=5.111
Nullsoft Winamp=2.24
Nullsoft Winamp=0.92
Nullsoft Winamp=5.09
Nullsoft Winamp=2.6
Nullsoft Winamp=2.70
Nullsoft Winamp=2.9
Nullsoft Winamp=2.50
Nullsoft Winamp=5.31
Nullsoft Winamp=5.05
Nullsoft Winamp=2.72
Nullsoft Winamp=5.23
Nullsoft Winamp=2.73
Nullsoft Winamp=2.90
Nullsoft Winamp=2.60
Nullsoft Winamp=0.20a
Nullsoft Winamp=2.61
Nullsoft Winamp=5.112
Nullsoft Winamp=2.75
Nullsoft Winamp=5.02
Nullsoft Winamp=5.551
Nullsoft Winamp=5.01
Nullsoft Winamp=5.53
Nullsoft Winamp=5.531
Nullsoft Winamp=2.62
Nullsoft Winamp=5.33
Nullsoft Winamp=2.65
Nullsoft Winamp=5.54
Nullsoft Winamp=5.5
Nullsoft Winamp=5.34
Nullsoft Winamp=5.0.2
Nullsoft Winamp=3.1
Nullsoft Winamp=5.12
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08-d
Nullsoft Winamp=2.76
Nullsoft Winamp=2.80
Nullsoft Winamp=2.91
Nullsoft Winamp=5.21
Nullsoft Winamp=5.094
Nullsoft Winamp=5.1
Nullsoft Winamp=2.74
Nullsoft Winamp=5.3
Nullsoft Winamp=5.55
Nullsoft Winamp=2.71
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08-e
Nullsoft Winamp=5.04
Nullsoft Winamp=5.03a
Nullsoft Winamp=5.32
Nullsoft Winamp=1.90
Nullsoft Winamp=2.78
Nullsoft Winamp=2.81
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08d
Nullsoft Winamp<=5.56
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08
Nullsoft Winamp=1.006
Nullsoft Winamp=5.0.1
Nullsoft Winamp=2.77
Nullsoft Winamp=5.11
Nullsoft Winamp=5.1
Nullsoft Winamp=2.5e
Nullsoft Winamp=2.4
Nullsoft Winamp=5.51
Nullsoft Winamp=5.06
Nullsoft Winamp=5.541
Nullsoft Winamp=2.61
Nullsoft Winamp=2.0
Nullsoft Winamp=5.07
Nullsoft Winamp=5.13
Nullsoft Winamp=2.10
Nullsoft Winamp=2.60
Nullsoft Winamp=5.091
Nullsoft Winamp=5.52
Nullsoft Winamp=5.2
Nullsoft Winamp=3.0
Nullsoft Winamp=2.70
Nullsoft Winamp=2.95
Nullsoft Winamp=5.03
Nullsoft Winamp=2.7x
Nullsoft Winamp=2.79
Nullsoft Winamp=2.60
Nullsoft Winamp=5.0
Nullsoft Winamp=2.64
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08e
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08-c
Nullsoft Winamp=5.35
Nullsoft Winamp=5.22
Nullsoft Winamp=2.73
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08c
Nullsoft Winamp=2.92

Event History

Dec 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3997?

CVE-2009-3997 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3997?

To fix CVE-2009-3997, you should upgrade to Winamp version 5.57 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-3997?

CVE-2009-3997 affects multiple Winamp versions prior to 5.57, including several 2.x and 5.x releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3997?

CVE-2009-3997 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Can CVE-2009-3997 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, CVE-2009-3997 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted Oktalyzer files.

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