OSVDB ID: 68644 Title: Winamp in_mkv.dll MKV File Handling Overflow |
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Description |
Winamp is prone to an overflow condition. The 'in_mkv.dll' plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow. With a specially crafted MKV file containing a crafted string, a context-dependent attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code. |
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Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Upgrade Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: Uncoordinated Disclosure |
Solution |
Upgrade to version 5.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |