CVE-2009-0833 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the gen_msn.dll plugin (version 0.31) for Winamp 5.541. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted playlist (.pls) file containing an excessively long URL in the File1 field. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this is a critical vulnerability, requiring user interaction (AC:M) but allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:C/I:C/A:C) if exploited. While not listed on the KEV catalog, proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no indication of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.31CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:myplugins:gen_msn:0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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