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CVE-2012-4045

7.5 · HIGH

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 f…

Published Jul 22, 2012nullsoftCWE-119EPSS 3.13%

Overview

CVE-2012-4045 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft winamp. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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

Refforums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=345684Refsecunia.com/advisories/46624Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54131Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15335Refforums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=345684Refsecunia.com/advisories/46624Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54131Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15335

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4045?

CVE-2012-4045 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft winamp. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4045?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2012-4045?

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-2012-4045?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4045 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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