How severe is CVE-2001-0490?

CVE-2001-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-0490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0490?

CVE-2001-0490 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-0490 published?

CVE-2001-0490 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0490

CVE-2001-0490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
Published: 2001-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0490?: Buffer overflow in WINAMP 2.6x and 2.7x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an AIP file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0490?: CVE-2001-0490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0490?: CVE-2001-0490 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-0490 published?: CVE-2001-0490 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0518.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.6x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:2.7x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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