Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 and 5.13 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file that causes an incorrect strncpy function call when the player pauses or stops the file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nullsoft | Winamp | 5.12 |
References
- http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=238648
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/476
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015675Patch
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0601.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425888/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16785Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24740
- http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=238648
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/476
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015675Patch
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0601.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425888/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16785Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24740
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0720?
CVE-2006-0720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 and 5.13 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .m3u file that causes...
How severe is CVE-2006-0720?
CVE-2006-0720 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nullsoft Winamp.