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CVE-2009-1831

9.3 · HIGH

The Nullsoft Modern Skins Support module (gen_ff.dll) in Nullsoft Winamp before 5.552 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MAKI file, which triggers an incorrect sign ext…

Published May 29, 2009nullsoftCWE-189EPSS 36.34%

Overview

CVE-2009-1831 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft winamp. It was published on May 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Nullsoft Modern Skins Support module (gen_ff.dll) in Nullsoft Winamp before 5.552 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MAKI file, which triggers an incorrect sign extension, an integer overflow, and a stack-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nullsoft. Update winamp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
nullsoftwinamp0Affected

References

Refvrt-sourcefire.blogspot.com/2009/05/winamp-maki-parsing-vulnerability.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35052Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50664Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15683Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8767Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8770Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8772Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/8783Refvrt-sourcefire.blogspot.com/2009/05/winamp-maki-parsing-vulnerability.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35052

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1831?

CVE-2009-1831 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft winamp. It was published on May 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1831?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1831?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nullsoft. Update winamp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1831?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1831 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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