Winamp VP6 Content Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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  3. Winamp VP6 Content Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Summary
This host is installed with Winamp and is prone to heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or can be exploited by malicious people to potentially compromise a user's system. Impact Level: Application.
Solution
upgrade to Winamp 5.59 Beta build 3033 or later, For updates refer to http://www.winamp.com/media-player
Insight
The flaw is caused by an error in the VP6 codec (vp6.w5s) when parsing VP6 video content. This can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted media file or stream.
Affected
Winamp version before 5.59 Beta build 3033 (5.5.9.3033)
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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