CVE-2002-1524 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability within the XML parser of Winamp 3 (version 1.0.0.488), specifically in the wsabi.dll component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted skin file (.wal) containing an excessively long include file tag. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity, requiring no authentication and low attack complexity, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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