Winamp ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2258

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The remote client is running a version of the Nullsoft Winamp media player that may be vulnerable to a remote code execution issue. This vulnerability may be used to remotely execute arbitrary code on the host by invoking an ActiveX component installed by Winamp in a malicious manner.

Solution

Upgrade or patch according to vendor recommendations.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 2258

Family: Generic

Published: 9/3/2004

Updated: 3/6/2019

Reference Information

BID: 11107