CVE-2000-0049

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 4, 2000
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-2000-0049 refers to a vulnerability in the Winamp multimedia player where a buffer overflow can occur due to a long entry in a .pls file. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to inject and execute arbitrary commands remotely. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users, as it can lead to unauthorized system access or malware installation. The Winamp development team addressed this issue with a patch, and it is recommended that all users update their software to protect against this vulnerability.

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Affected Products

  • Nullsoft Winamp

Affected Vendors

  • Nullsoft