CVE-2009-3996

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IN_MOD.DLL (aka the Module Decoder Plug-in) in Winamp before 5.57, and libmikmod 3.1.12, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Ultratracker file.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.88% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:151 vendor advisory
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=315355 patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37374 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/37495 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3575 vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508528/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-56/ vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-55/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3996?
CVE-2009-3996 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-3996?
To fix CVE-2009-3996, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-3996 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-3996 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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