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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows >> Winamp Malformed Midi File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Winamp Malformed Midi File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
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Checks the version number of Winamp Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote Windows host contains a multimedia application that is prone to a buffer overflow attack. Description : The remote host is using Winamp, a popular media player for Windows. The version of Winamp installed on the remote Windows host reportedly contains a buffer overflow in the 'in_midi.dll' library that can be exploited using a specially-crafted MIDI file to either crash the affected application or possibly even execute arbitrary code remotely, subject to the rights of the user running the application. See also : http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-16.html http://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php Solution : Upgrade to Winamp version 5.22 or later. Network Security Threat Level: High / CVSS Base Score : 8 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N) Networks Security ID: 18507 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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