How severe is CVE-2005-2310?

CVE-2005-2310 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-2310 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2310?

CVE-2005-2310 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2310?

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

When was CVE-2005-2310 published?

CVE-2005-2310 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2310

CVE-2005-2310 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
Published: 2005-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Winamp 5.03a, 5.09 and 5.091, and other versions before 5.094, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3v2 tag such as (1) ARTIST or (2) TITLE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2310?: Buffer overflow in Winamp 5.03a, 5.09 and 5.091, and other versions before 5.094, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MP3 file with a long ID3v2 tag such as (1) ARTIST or (2) TITLE.
How severe is CVE-2005-2310?: CVE-2005-2310 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2310 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2310?: CVE-2005-2310 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2310?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2310 published?: CVE-2005-2310 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.03a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.091:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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