| VID |
28208 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
A version of WinAMP program which is older than 5.35 has been installed on the host. AOL Nullsoft Winamp is a freely available media player for Microsoft Windows platforms. Winamp versions prior to 5.35 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host, caused by improper handling of 'MP4' files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a specially-crafted MP4 file, and enticing unsuspecting users to process the file. It might allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system or possibly cause a denial of service.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/3823
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2007/1594
http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2007/May/1017993.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/25089
* Platforms Affected:
AOL Nullsoft Winamp versions prior to 5.35
Microsoft Windows Any version |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of winamp (5.35 or later), available from the Nullsoft Winamp Download Web page at http://www.winamp.com/player/ |
| Related URL |
CVE-2007-2498 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
23723 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
34030 (ISS) |
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