critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1523: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 05 2010(Updated: )

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in vp6.w5s (aka the VP6 codec) in Winamp before 5.59 Beta build 3033 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP6 (1) video file or (2) video stream.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp iPod Plugin<=5.581
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=5.56
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.57
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.58
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
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.572

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1523?

    CVE-2010-1523 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1523?

    To fix CVE-2010-1523, upgrade to Winamp version 5.59 Beta build 3033 or later.

  • What types of files can exploit CVE-2010-1523?

    CVE-2010-1523 can be exploited using crafted VP6 video files or streams.

  • Which versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2010-1523?

    CVE-2010-1523 affects multiple versions of Winamp including 2.6x and 5.57.

  • Can CVE-2010-1523 affect my system if I don’t use Winamp?

    CVE-2010-1523 specifically targets Winamp, so if you do not use this software, your system is not directly affected by this vulnerability.

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