CVE-2006-0476
CVE-2006-0476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 75% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nullsoft Winamp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0476?
- Buffer overflow in Nullsoft Winamp 5.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a playlist (pls) file with a long file name (File1 field).
- How severe is CVE-2006-0476?
- CVE-2006-0476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0476 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0476?
- CVE-2006-0476 affects Nullsoft Winamp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0476?
- 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-2006-0476 published?
- CVE-2006-0476 was published on 2006-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18649
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/386
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/398
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015552
- http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/68981
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/604745
- http://www.osvdb.org/22789
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423436/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423548/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16410
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-032A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0361
- http://www.winamp.com/player/version_history.php
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24361
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1402
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3422
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nullsoft:winamp:5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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