CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1119

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in IN_CDDA.dll in Winamp 5.05 (and possibly 5.06) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u playlist file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the victim's system if they open a malicious .m3u file in a vulnerable Winamp version, leading to data theft, malware installation, or full workstation compromise.

Recommendation

Update Winamp to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. Until then, avoid opening .m3u files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in IN_CDDA.dll in Winamp 5.05, and possibly other versions including 5.06, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain .m3u playlist file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS