CVE-2010-3137: Critical severity Nullsoft Winamp vulnerability

Published Aug 26, 2010
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp 5.581, and probably other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wnaspi32.dll that is located in the same folder as a .669, .aac, .aiff, .amf, .au, .avr, .b4s, .caf or .cda file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nullsoft Winamp=5.581

Event History

Aug 26, 2010
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-2010-3137?

CVE-2010-3137 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution through DLL hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3137?

To fix CVE-2010-3137, upgrade to the latest version of Nullsoft Winamp that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-3137?

CVE-2010-3137 affects local users of Nullsoft Winamp 5.581 and potentially puts remote users at risk through Trojan horses.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2010-3137 enable?

CVE-2010-3137 can enable attackers to conduct DLL hijacking attacks by executing arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2010-3137 a known issue in other versions of Winamp?

Yes, while CVE-2010-3137 specifically mentions Winamp 5.581, it's likely that other versions may also be vulnerable.

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