GEN:SID | 1:3088 |
Message | WEB-CLIENT winamp .cda file name overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a client buffer overflow associated with Winamp's processing of a filename with an extension of .cda.
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Impact | A successful attack may permit a buffer overflow that allows the execution of arbitrary code at the privilege level of the user running Winamp.
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Detailed Information | Winamp is a media file player for Windows developed by Nullsoft. A buffer overflow exists because of insufficient bounds checking while handling the name of a CD audio format file (.cda extension) or a playlist that contains a filename with a .cda extension. An overly long name may cause the buffer overflow permitting the execution of arbitrary code at the privilege level of the user running Winamp.
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Affected Systems | Winamp 3.x, and 5.x
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can create and send a malformed .cda filename that may cause a buffer overflow and the subsequent execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable host.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 11730
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