CVE-2004-1896 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp versions 2.91 through 5.02, specifically within the in_mod.dll component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Fasttracker 2 (.xm) mod media file. With a CVSS score of 7.6, it presents a high severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, high attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.91CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.