CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1896

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in in_mod.dll in Nullsoft Winamp 2.91 through 5.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Fasttracker 2 (.xm) mod media file.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Winamp to a version newer than 5.02, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. Also, avoid opening .xm files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in in_mod.dll in Nullsoft Winamp 2.91 through 5.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Fasttracker 2 (.xm) mod media file.

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