critical
9.3
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-3834: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 16 2011(Updated: )

Multiple integer overflows in the in_avi.dll plugin in Winamp before 5.623 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an AVI file with a crafted value for (1) the number of streams or (2) the size of the RIFF INFO chunk, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.57
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.093
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.552
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.24
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.111
Winamp iPod Plugin=0.92
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.09
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.6
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.9
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.31
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.05
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.23
Winamp iPod Plugin=0.20a
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.112
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.02
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.551
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.01
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.53
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.531
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.33
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.54
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.5
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.34
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.6
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.12
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.91
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.21
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.094
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.572
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.3
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.55
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.04
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.32
Winamp iPod Plugin=1.90
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.58
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.56
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.08d
Winamp iPod Plugin=1.006
Winamp iPod Plugin<=5.622
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.11
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.1
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.51
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.06
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.541
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.0
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.07
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.13
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.10
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.091
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.52
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.2
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.95
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.03
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
Winamp iPod Plugin=2.92
Winamp iPod Plugin=5.581

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-3834?

    CVE-2011-3834 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-3834?

    To fix CVE-2011-3834, you should upgrade to the latest version of Winamp that is not affected, specifically version 5.623 or later.

  • What versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2011-3834?

    CVE-2011-3834 affects multiple versions of Winamp, including versions from 0.92 up to 5.622.

  • Can CVE-2011-3834 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2011-3834 can be exploited remotely by attackers via specially crafted AVI files.

  • What components of Winamp are vulnerable in CVE-2011-3834?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2011-3834 resides in the in_avi.dll plugin of Winamp.

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