How severe is CVE-2004-1396?

CVE-2004-1396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1396?

CVE-2004-1396 affects Nullsoft Winamp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1396?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-1396 published?

CVE-2004-1396 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1396

CVE-2004-1396 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Winamp 5.07 and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU consumption) via (1) an mp4 or m4a playlist file that contains invalid tag data or (2) an invalid .nsv or .nsa file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1396?: Winamp 5.07 and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU consumption) via (1) an mp4 or m4a playlist file that contains invalid tag data or (2) an invalid .nsv or .nsa file.
How severe is CVE-2004-1396?: CVE-2004-1396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1396?: CVE-2004-1396 affects Nullsoft Winamp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1396?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1396 published?: CVE-2004-1396 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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