CVE-2009-3996 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Winamp (before version 5.57) and libmikmod 3.1.12, specifically within the IN_MOD.DLL (Module Decoder Plug-in). This flaw could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Ultratracker file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.56CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.20aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:0.20a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.92CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.006CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:1.006:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.90CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:1.90:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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