CVE-2006-0708

CVE-2006-0708 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in NullSoft Winamp 5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an m3u file containing a long URL ending in .wma, (2) a pls file containing a File1 field with a long URL ending in .wma, or (3) an m3u file with a long filename, variants of CVE-2005-3188 and CVE-2006-0476.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0708?
Multiple buffer overflows in NullSoft Winamp 5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an m3u file containing a long URL ending in .wma, (2) a pls file containing a File1 field with a long URL ending in .wma, or (3) an m3u file with a long filename, variants of CVE-2005-3188 and CVE-2006-0476.
How severe is CVE-2006-0708?
CVE-2006-0708 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0708 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0708?
CVE-2006-0708 primarily affects Nullsoft Winamp. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0708?
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-2006-0708 published?
CVE-2006-0708 was published on 2006-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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