7.5CVSSHIGH
Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in bmp.w5s in Winamp before 5.63 build 3235 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) strf chunk in BI_RGB or (2) UYVY video data in an AVI file, or (3) decompressed TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) data in an AVI file.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15335
oval.cisecurity.org
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=345684
forums.winamp.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/46624
secunia.com
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Timeline
Published
Jul 22, 2012
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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