CVE-2011-4857: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 16, 2011
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the inmod.dll plugin in Winamp before 5.623 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted song message data in an Impulse Tracker (IT) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Software
60 affected components
Nullsoft Winamp=5.57
Nullsoft Winamp=5.093
Nullsoft Winamp=5.552
Nullsoft Winamp=5.24
Nullsoft Winamp=5.111
Nullsoft Winamp=0.92
Nullsoft Winamp=5.09
Nullsoft Winamp=2.6
Nullsoft Winamp=2.9
Nullsoft Winamp=5.31
Nullsoft Winamp=5.05
Nullsoft Winamp=5.23
Nullsoft Winamp=0.20a
Nullsoft Winamp=5.112
Nullsoft Winamp=5.02
Nullsoft Winamp=5.551
Nullsoft Winamp=5.01
Nullsoft Winamp=5.53
Nullsoft Winamp=5.531
Nullsoft Winamp=5.33
Nullsoft Winamp=5.54
Nullsoft Winamp=5.5
Nullsoft Winamp=5.34
Nullsoft Winamp=5.6
Nullsoft Winamp=5.12
Nullsoft Winamp=2.91
Nullsoft Winamp=5.21
Nullsoft Winamp=5.094
Nullsoft Winamp=5.572
Nullsoft Winamp=5.3
Nullsoft Winamp=5.55
Nullsoft Winamp=5.04
Nullsoft Winamp=5.32
Nullsoft Winamp=1.90
Nullsoft Winamp=5.58
Nullsoft Winamp=5.56
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08d
Nullsoft Winamp=1.006
Nullsoft Winamp<=5.622
Nullsoft Winamp=5.11
Nullsoft Winamp=5.1
Nullsoft Winamp=5.51
Nullsoft Winamp=5.06
Nullsoft Winamp=5.541
Nullsoft Winamp=2.0
Nullsoft Winamp=5.07
Nullsoft Winamp=5.13
Nullsoft Winamp=2.10
Nullsoft Winamp=5.091
Nullsoft Winamp=5.52
Nullsoft Winamp=5.2
Nullsoft Winamp=2.95
Nullsoft Winamp=5.03
Nullsoft Winamp=5.0
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08e
Nullsoft Winamp=5.35
Nullsoft Winamp=5.22
Nullsoft Winamp=5.08c
Nullsoft Winamp=2.92
Nullsoft Winamp=5.581
Event History
Dec 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4857?
CVE-2011-4857 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-4857?
To fix CVE-2011-4857, upgrade Winamp to version 5.623 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2011-4857?
CVE-2011-4857 affects multiple versions of Winamp prior to 5.623, including versions as early as 0.92.
4
Can CVE-2011-4857 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4857 can be exploited remotely through crafted Impulse Tracker files.
5
What are the implications of CVE-2011-4857?
The implications of CVE-2011-4857 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.