CVE-2012-4045

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in bmp.w5s in Winamp before 5.63 build 3235 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) strf chunk in BI_RGB or (2) UYVY video data in an AVI file, or (3) decompressed TechSmith Screen Capture Codec (TSCC) data in an AVI file.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.56% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15335 signature vdb entry
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=345684
http://secunia.com/advisories/46624 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54131 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4045?
CVE-2012-4045 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4045?
To fix CVE-2012-4045, 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-2012-4045 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-4045 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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