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CVE-2009-3997: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 18 2009(Updated: )

Integer overflow in IN_MOD.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.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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