CVE-2009-4356

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the jpeg.w5s and png.w5s filters in Winamp before 5.57 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed (1) JPEG or (2) PNG data in an MP3 file.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.17% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory vupen.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508532/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=315355 patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3576 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15743 vdb entry signature
http://www.vupen.com/exploits/Winamp_png_w5s_PNG_Data_Processing_Integer_Overflow_PoC_3576274.php exploit vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37387 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4356?
CVE-2009-4356 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4356?
To fix CVE-2009-4356, 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-2009-4356 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-4356 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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