| GEN:SID | 1:2550 |
| Message | EXPLOIT winamp XM module name overflow |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow associated with Winamp's processing of a .XM file module name.
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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 parsing fields in a .XM file. An overly long module 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 2.x, 3.x, and 5.0-5.02
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| Attack Scenarios | An attacker can create and send a malformed .XM tracker name 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 | url: www.nextgenss.com/advisories/winampheap.txt
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